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LA55 DHE

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

264,559 mi
Last recorded264,559 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 DHE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 264,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear silencer box frail

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 243,597 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 220,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shockers weak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 190,401 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 190,401 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 165,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 138,468 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,486 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 80,486 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 55,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,376 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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LA55 DHE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

LA55 DHE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is LA55 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 DHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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