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LB56 DXG

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,462 mi
Last recorded125,462 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 DXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,462 miles

exhaust system deteriating

Fail 2 Dec 2020 125,462 miles

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

exhaust system deteriating

Pass 3 Dec 2019 123,283 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriated

hand brake lever close to reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,504 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 106,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,617 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,381 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,040 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,040 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,476 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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LB56 DXG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB56 DXG, 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 LB56 DXG registered?

LB56 DXG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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