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Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front brake discs rusty
subframe rusty front and rear
Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all suspension components corroded
whole exhaust corroded/rusty
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust rusty
EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
REAR BUSHES VERY POOR CONDITION
SUSPENSION AND STEERING AND SUBFRAMES RUSTY
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
REAR BUSHES VERY POOR CONDITION
SUSPENSION AND STEERING AND SUBFRAMES RUSTY
Corrosion under body and suspension
Exhaust surface corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle bushes perished and cracked
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion under body and suspension
Exhaust surface corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle bushes perished and cracked
Both rear coil springs heavily corroded
Both rear metal brake pipes corroded ( offside rear floor area )
Engine oil leak
Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low
Front number plate poor condition
Little reserve travel on parking brake lever
Nearside rear parking brake performance poor
Offside front suspension arm corroded
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
Reverse lights not working
Both rear brake disc face corroded
Both rear coil springs heavily corroded
Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear brake disc face corroded
Both rear coil springs heavily corroded
Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low
Oil leak
Both rear coil springs corroded heavily
Offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear coil springs corroded heavily
Offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak
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VU06 UKC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 VU06 UKC, 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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VU06 UKC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.
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