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LA06 VPK

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,476 mi
Last recorded101,476 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,476 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 27 Jul 2018 101,463 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning lamp on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick on n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,312 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror deteriorated and glass loose

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Silencer mount detached but exhaust still supported

Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,924 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 86,924 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,195 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 68,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,818 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 50,818 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,479 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 43,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,560 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner and outer side walls, not showing cords.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,734 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,102 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,731 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 VPK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

LA06 VPK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 2006.

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