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VF55 LLZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 118,510 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2024 118,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 112,591 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in pipe clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 112,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in pipe clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,543 miles

EML on

Front Headlamp washers inop

Lower All underside suspension and sub frames rusty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes in pipe clips at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 104,430 miles

Front Headlamp washers inop

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. At rear clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 104,430 miles

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Headlamp washers inop

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. At rear clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 103,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,062 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,737 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,235 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,230 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,973 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inside edge worn

o/s/f tyre inside edge worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,646 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,508 miles

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

discs corroded & worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,480 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,874 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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VF55 LLZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

VF55 LLZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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