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LA56 JGF

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,833 mi
Last recorded92,833 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 JGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front /rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bushes. slight corrosion to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes on front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn and arm slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn and arm slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine bay covers, heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components. All Brake pipes covered

Fail 6 Dec 2019 88,606 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes on front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn and arm slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn and arm slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine bay covers, heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components. All Brake pipes covered

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front cross member has slight movement in bushes

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Dec 2018 83,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front cross member has slight movement in bushes

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded

vehicle has damage to nearside front

Fail 7 Dec 2017 78,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,760 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,897 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 50,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,457 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 44,013 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,637 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

headlamp self leveling fault warning light on dash

nearside rear tyre wear uneven

nearside wiper blade rubber loose

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,356 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,961 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

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 JGF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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