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LA56 GXP

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,246 mi
Last recorded144,246 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 GXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 144,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HUB TO FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SILERNCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Pass 20 Mar 2020 138,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 60/70 % WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 130,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 121,161 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp levelling warning light on. headlamps are level

Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,330 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rear (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,890 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 91,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,501 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 77,501 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres inner edges out of shape

Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres inner edges out of shape

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,098 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal 1.6mm limit

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,098 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal 1.6mm limit

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,026 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA56 GXP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

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

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