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LA06 YBJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,366 mi
Last recorded134,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,366 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,629 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 124,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,137 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2013 95,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,402 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 61,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,590 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 YBJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

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

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