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KM56 LGO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,860 mi
Last recorded128,860 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 LGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 128,860 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 123,904 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,993 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,203 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 107,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,512 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 91,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear and both rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Advise all four tyres close to legal limit. Advise play in both rear upper rose bushes.

Advise rear exhaust corroded,

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,962 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,557 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,051 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,099 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KM56 LGO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KM56 LGO, 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 KM56 LGO registered?

KM56 LGO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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