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LA06 YAU

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,984 mi
Last recorded126,984 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 YAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 126,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak front upper

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 126,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak front upper

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,462 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,602 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 121,602 miles

Central Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central upper exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 118,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 116,268 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 116,268 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 108,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 105,859 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 105,856 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 101,117 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 8 May 2018 95,728 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough on full lock (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 8 May 2018 95,727 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough on full lock (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 5 May 2017 91,767 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 8,587 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres wearing on inside and outside

Fail 5 May 2016 85,687 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres wearing on inside and outside

Pass 7 May 2015 79,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side and n/side front brake disc worn

Pass 8 May 2014 74,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,627 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 51,627 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)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,378 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 YAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

LA06 YAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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