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LA56 HAO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,382 mi
Last recorded151,382 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 HAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 151,382 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2025 149,357 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 149,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 146,275 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 146,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 142,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 138,387 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 136,562 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 6 May 2020 133,016 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 126,918 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 126,918 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 119,066 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp leveling device broken

Vehicle has a boost leak

Fail 16 May 2018 119,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Both tyres cut/perishing

Offside Rear Headlamp leveling device broken

Rear Both tyres wearing low

Vehicle has a boost leak

Pass 16 May 2017 108,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 98,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,640 miles

Offside front fog light damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,205 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HAO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 HAO registered?

LA56 HAO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is LA56 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 HAO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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