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LA56 GZX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 GZX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 134,246 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine water leak but not excessive

exhaust knocking on its bracket

Fail 2 May 2024 134,243 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine water leak but not excessive

exhaust knocking on its bracket

Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,660 miles

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

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

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

low reserve travel on the parking brake lever

Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,928 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 120,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,963 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 117,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,566 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread wear

Offside Rear tyre tread wear

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak from front of sub frame suspect oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,443 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,251 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,251 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,996 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 42,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,676 miles

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 14 Dec 2010 24,686 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,092 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 GZX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

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

Is LA56 GZX safe to buy?

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