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LA06 WSZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,319 mi
Last recorded145,319 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 145,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low across the tread and BALD on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive engine oil leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 145,319 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose-joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low across the tread and BALD on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive engine oil leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 133,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leaks around the engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 120,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,667 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 116,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,751 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 105,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative & offside (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit req replacing (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,103 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,071 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,985 miles

front bolt missing from turbo to block

sump bolt trace of oil

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,384 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,599 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 WSZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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