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LC56 KYJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 KYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,637 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 70,633 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,676 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,180 miles

225/45x17 tyres fitted to front axle 235/45x17 tyres fitted to rear axle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,385 miles

225/45x17 tyres fitted to front axle 235/45x17 tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,385 miles

225/45x17 tyres fitted to front axle 235/45x17 tyres fitted to rear axle

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,274 miles

225/45x17 tyres fitted to front, 235/45x17 tyres fitted to rear

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,866 miles

nearside handbrake return spring broken

offside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,979 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LC56 KYJ, 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 LC56 KYJ registered?

LC56 KYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LC56 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 KYJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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