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LB56 XGX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

199,373 mi
Last recorded199,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 199,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 195,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 136,645 miles

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

Rear exhaust silincer Layers peeling off

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,539 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,328 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 101,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,104 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,211 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 24,028 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 24,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XGX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

LB56 XGX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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