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LA06 WTU

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,840 mi
Last recorded153,840 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 WTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 153,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 135,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,459 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 127,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 124,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 124,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall has deep cut no cords showing

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

engine fault light on

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 117,555 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Outer side wall has deep cut no cords showing

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine fault light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,464 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 99,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade split - clears screen at time of test. Advise replace.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,713 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,547 miles

O/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R Only 2MM Tread Left

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,035 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 WTU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

LA06 WTU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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