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LA06 WVB

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,497 mi
Last recorded149,497 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 149,497 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 143,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 137,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 132,360 miles

exhuast slight coroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 132,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative both (4.4.1 (e))

exhuast slight coroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,925 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 130,467 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,914 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2020 129,914 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,566 miles

both front tyres approaching limit wearing inside edge

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

o/s rear shocker slight misting of oil

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2018 121,533 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

both front tyres approaching limit wearing inside edge

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

o/s rear shocker slight misting of oil

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2017 113,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 113,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,889 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,889 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail bulbs incorrectly fitted (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail bulbs incorrectly fitted (1.2.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,415 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,887 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,178 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA06 WVB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

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

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