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LC06 VNG

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,231 mi
Last recorded165,231 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 VNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 165,231 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

all suspension components rusting

Pass 26 Aug 2022 160,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 160,385 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 153,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

brake fluid reservoir has small hole above minimum mark

Fail 13 Aug 2021 153,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

brake fluid reservoir has small hole above minimum mark

Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,027 miles

Air bag light flickering on instrument cluster.

Central Lower Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat belt stalk casing looks damaged but not able to fully inspect ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 134,740 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Central Front Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,734 miles

few areas of surface corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2018 126,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

few areas of surface corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2018 126,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

few areas of surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 118,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn

offside rear tyre (slight damage to outer sidewall)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,067 miles

drivers wiper blade split

outer sidewasll damaged on offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2010 86,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,656 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 71,656 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LC06 VNG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LC06 VNG, 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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LC06 VNG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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