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LA56 GXE

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,357 mi
Last recorded127,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 127,357 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 125,578 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 125,578 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 120,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 118,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under/upper tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,147 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,500 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 100,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,735 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 95,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,289 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,845 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,845 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,715 miles

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

n/s/r brake pads low [on limit]

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,788 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,776 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,207 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 67,207 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,531 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
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LA56 GXE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA56 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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