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VE06 LVD

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,654 mi
Last recorded146,654 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 LVD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 146,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,222 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,959 miles

engine under cover fitted and has damp oil stains on the n/s

Pass 7 Jun 2018 131,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,786 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 126,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,123 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 122,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,545 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 117,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs and pads heavily worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 105,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split, not yet to cords

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,949 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 87,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,836 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,383 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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VE06 LVD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE06 LVD, 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 VE06 LVD registered?

VE06 LVD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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