MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ECU light on
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rosejoint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rosejoint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rosejoint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both fvront pads wearing low
both rear pads wearing low
front discs lipped
nearside front tyre weaing on inner edge
offside front tyre on the 1.6mm legal limit plus wearing on inner edge
outter cover sills fitted
rear exhaust box rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Wiper torn slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LC56 KWS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LC56 KWS, 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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LC56 KWS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.
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