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LA06 VOF

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,223 mi
Last recorded135,223 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VOF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 135,223 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 135,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 127,013 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 127,013 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,486 miles

Nearside Rear broken return spring (cable

Fail 16 Apr 2018 104,484 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed broken wires (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear broken return spring (cable

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,001 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 89,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main line to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 72,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres tread lifting alittle....

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,972 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 28,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,212 miles

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 VOF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOF, 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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LA06 VOF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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