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LC56 KYN

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

201,645 mi
Last recorded201,645 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 201,645 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 201,639 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 197,163 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 197,153 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 192,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 185,474 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 185,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 178,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 172,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 167,409 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 160,210 miles

exhaust flex joint bracing mesh broken off

Fail 25 Jan 2019 160,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking out off boot. suspect seals failed (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever arm link rod broken for headlamp levelling (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer shape and cut deep tread area and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil leak a lot . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flex joint bracing mesh broken off

Pass 25 Jan 2018 152,752 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 143,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 135,810 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 126,693 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 121,088 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 121,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 106,846 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,243 miles

crack in base of windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,447 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 KYN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 LC56 KYN, 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 KYN registered?

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

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