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LA06 WRE

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,738 mi
Last recorded136,738 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 WRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 136,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit.advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 136,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit.advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 127,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported above fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported above fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 107,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak ,air con leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,007 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable / brake hose bracket loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorating & front flexi pipe has a slight blow

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,801 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,614 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,144 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,911 miles

handbrake leaver has free travle

o/s/f cv boot weeping

front brake inbalance 25%

Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake inbalance 25%

handbrake leaver has free travle

o/s/f cv boot weeping

Pass 26 Nov 2011 43,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 26 Nov 2011 43,949 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre worn bald on outside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,137 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,777 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 WRE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

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

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