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LA56 JKV

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,664 mi
Last recorded128,664 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 JKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 128,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,517 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 119,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel sender faulty

Nearside Front Dipped beam bulb showing signs of poor condition (pink)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISORY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISORY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 119,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel sender faulty

Nearside Front Dipped beam bulb showing signs of poor condition (pink)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISORY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Suspect stone pierced through center of tire being the issue (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISORY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,665 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 103,665 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,034 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 93,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/R not pulling well (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 80,292 miles

Engine EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked and perished / worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,707 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 64,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 57,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,031 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 26,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,337 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA56 JKV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JKV, 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 JKV registered?

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

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