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VF55 LNG

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,189 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also breaking up on edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 111,849 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,976 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK/CORRODED

REAR TYRES PERISHED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,759 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

oil leak

wear and corrosion on brake discs

Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,835 miles

Fuel system component leaking around filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

oil leak

wear and corrosion on brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2011 61,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,454 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,977 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 LNG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

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

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