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LA06 WRJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,025 mi
Last recorded140,025 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,025 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,728 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 136,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 133,079 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 133,079 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2015 130,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 130,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 127,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 119,133 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2013 119,132 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 108,688 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2011 91,837 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 77,366 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,178 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,178 miles

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

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

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 WRJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 WRJ, 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 WRJ registered?

LA06 WRJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is LA06 WRJ safe to buy?

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