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LA56 CZJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,369 mi
Last recorded94,369 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 94,369 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear most exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

service due

Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,929 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,664 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,771 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 81,770 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,644 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,357 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,424 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,615 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on the outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,040 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 53,040 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,561 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 47,561 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,633 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,329 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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LA56 CZJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 LA56 CZJ, 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 LA56 CZJ registered?

LA56 CZJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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