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LA06 VPF

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 119,700 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,303 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,303 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,343 miles

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

both front tyres wearing at egdes

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,975 miles

various suspension componets corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,247 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.Ok at time of test.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,912 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,005 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 VPF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

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

Is LA06 VPF safe to buy?

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