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LA06 VPJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,710 mi
Last recorded48,710 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge 225/45/17 - 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer edges 225/45/17 - 94W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge 225/45/17 - 94W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer edges 225/45/17 - 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,721 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,349 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,346 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

brake warning light on in vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on in vehicle

main beam waring light in vehicle inoperative

Fail 9 Aug 2011 24,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on in vehicle

main beam waring light in vehicle inoperative

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,638 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 20,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,647 miles

not much reserve travel in handbrake

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 VPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

LA06 VPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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