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LA56 JCJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,911 mi
Last recorded168,911 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 JCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 168,911 miles

Exhaust system corroding outer skin/rusty

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine noisey

Fail 2 Apr 2020 168,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding outer skin/rusty

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine noisey

Pass 16 Nov 2018 159,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing but boot not loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the sump/back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 148,246 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear o/s & n/s suspension bushes slight play

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2017 148,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear o/s & n/s suspension bushes slight play

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2016 132,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 102,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,056 miles

Both rear & o/s front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,136 miles

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

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

brake fluid level less than half way between min max levels

unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,553 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,788 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 JCJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JCJ, 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 JCJ registered?

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

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