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VF55 LKG

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,475 mi
Last recorded141,475 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LKG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 112,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 112,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 100,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 100,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,239 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 90,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,570 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,697 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VF55 LKG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VF55 LKG, 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 VF55 LKG registered?

VF55 LKG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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