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LA06 WSD

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,474 mi
Last recorded78,474 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 WSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,474 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,474 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,893 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,438 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,150 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,928 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 WSD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WSD, 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 WSD registered?

LA06 WSD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2006.

Is LA06 WSD safe to buy?

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