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LA06 VNS

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,392 mi
Last recorded148,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VNS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 148,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 148,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 141,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 138,172 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 132,895 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 126,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,369 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 104,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 89,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,354 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LA06 VNS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA06 VNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA06 VNS registered?

LA06 VNS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2006.

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