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LA56 JGY

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 98,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 97,258 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 97,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,225 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,535 miles

Engine management malfunction warning lamp indicating system require attention

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear stub axle lower bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 65,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,262 miles

both wearing on inner edge excessivly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,585 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,694 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,947 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 JGY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

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

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