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KM56 LGZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,481 mi
Last recorded158,481 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 LGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 158,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 158,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 155,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 155,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 152,800 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 149,814 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 146,667 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 144,162 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Child seats fitted

Oil leak

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2019 139,698 miles

Child seats fitted

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 136,193 miles

Child seats fitted

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2017 133,041 miles

Child seats fitted

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2015 129,413 miles

Child seats fitted

Damage to Nearside front tyre sidewall

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2014 125,426 miles

child seats fitted

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

rear exhaust rusty

slight exhaust blow around flexi

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,502 miles

child seat fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,349 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Oct 2010 85,381 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 85,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,064 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 LGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KM56 LGZ, 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 LGZ registered?

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

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