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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
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
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
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
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
engine covers and under trays fitted
front tyres wearing on inside and outside
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted
front tyres wearing on inside and outside
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
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)
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)
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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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LA06 YAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2006.
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