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LC56 KWS

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,005 mi
Last recorded160,005 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 KWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 160,005 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 153,547 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 153,540 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 141,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,043 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 128,043 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,315 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 112,140 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 85,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,413 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,209 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 54,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,202 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,171 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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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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