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LA56 GVP

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,627 mi
Last recorded171,627 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 GVP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 171,627 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2025 171,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2024 167,300 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 167,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 158,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 151,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 145,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 135,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 132,249 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 132,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,734 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,070 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,070 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 GVP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GVP, 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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LA56 GVP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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