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LA06 YFD

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,735 mi
Last recorded154,735 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 154,735 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust peeling

fuel filter petrol staining

Fail 17 Sep 2018 154,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust peeling

fuel filter petrol staining

Pass 30 Aug 2017 142,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread 3mm

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 142,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre low tread 3mm

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,665 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 108,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers starting to scratch windscreen

o/s/r tyre low tread 3mm o/s/r rear tyre tread starting to perish and is stepped

Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,975 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers starting to scratch windscreen

o/s/r tyre low tread 3mm o/s/r rear tyre tread starting to perish and is stepped

Pass 7 May 2014 63,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,420 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on edges

Handbrake travel longer than usual for this type of car, suggest rear drums/ shoes inspected / adjusted.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,052 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 in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,440 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 35,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,098 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 YFD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

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

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