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LA55 DFK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,911 mi
Last recorded168,911 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 DFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 168,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 165,955 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 162,740 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 154,154 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads close to legal limit, rear discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2011 123,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 121,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,382 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

oil level low

Fail 28 Apr 2009 98,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f fog lamp inop

oil level low

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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LA55 DFK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA55 DFK, 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 LA55 DFK registered?

LA55 DFK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is LA55 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 DFK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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