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VF55 LLE

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,232 mi
Last recorded146,232 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 146,232 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,940 miles

Headlamp Auto Level lamp on dash.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 145,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Headlamp Auto Level lamp on dash.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 139,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 120,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 66,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,095 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LLE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VF55 LLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF55 LLE?

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What year was VF55 LLE registered?

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

Is VF55 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 LLE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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