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LA06 WUE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,497 mi
Last recorded150,497 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 WUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 150,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint and rear back box deterorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine running uneven hunting ?

Fail 5 Oct 2020 150,497 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible letters faded Deteriorated likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint and rear back box deterorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine running uneven hunting ?

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,480 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 135,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,700 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,671 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,963 miles

slight play detected at nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades split

e.m.l. on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,133 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 WUE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

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

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