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LA06 WRL

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,735 mi
Last recorded112,735 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 112,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 111,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,390 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,587 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

Oil leak.

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arms.

Fail 1 Nov 2021 105,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak.

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arms.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,479 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres getting down on edges

Pass 8 May 2019 102,767 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Front subframe corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in rear upper suspension arms.

Pass 10 May 2018 99,364 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode.

Front suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

Pass 3 May 2017 97,131 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 9 May 2016 95,055 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,627 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 92,627 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Pass 23 May 2014 92,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 92,604 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,790 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 WRL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

LA06 WRL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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