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LA06 YDX

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,106 mi
Last recorded85,106 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,093 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 80,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,805 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,327 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,976 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,294 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 24,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YDX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA06 YDX registered?

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

Is LA06 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 YDX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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