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LA06 WVE

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,598 mi
Last recorded115,598 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,598 miles

brake pipes corroded at mounting clips

o/s rear wheel rim buckled

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 115,598 miles

Braking system leaking servo to manifold pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

brake pipes corroded at mounting clips

o/s rear wheel rim buckled

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2017 107,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Signs of minor oil leak.

Slight buckle to front wheel rims.

Pass 10 Jul 2016 94,520 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and has minor exhaust leak

Rear exhaust rubbers split.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 94,520 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Chips in windscreen.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and has minor exhaust leak

Rear exhaust rubbers split.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,153 miles

slight play osf drop link

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,157 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,474 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,442 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 WVE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

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

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