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LA06 WTJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,162 mi
Last recorded119,162 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 WTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 119,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 119,103 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at nearside rear shock absorber mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged leading to nearside rear flexi above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 115,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 109,030 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 109,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 99,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 87,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2015 87,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 76,883 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 76,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,955 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 WTJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

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

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