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LA06 WUB

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,865 mi
Last recorded114,865 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,865 miles

front subframe corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,950 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded and insecure

Offside Rear Upper rose joint bush has play

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2019 102,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded and insecure

Offside Rear Upper rose joint bush has play

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,285 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 95,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear coil springs and shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 80,622 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,774 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,100 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 WUB 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 70.6%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

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

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