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LB56 XKC

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 93,789 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,929 miles

rear light failure on dash display but all lights working.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Note also has puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear light failure on dash display but all lights working.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,452 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,198 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,324 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,978 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,913 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2013 41,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,317 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,082 miles

o/s/f coil spring (McPhearson strut) mounting cup slightly bent

o/s/f tyre badly scuffed and has a flat spot

Fail 27 Nov 2009 24,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

o/s/f coil spring (McPhearson strut) mounting cup slightly bent

o/s/f tyre badly scuffed and has a flat spot

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 XKC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB56 XKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB56 XKC registered?

LB56 XKC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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