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LC56 KYW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,820 mi
Last recorded64,820 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 KYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2020 64,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 60,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,926 miles

Nearside rear position lamp slightly damaged

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

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 58,926 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside rear position lamp slightly damaged

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

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,873 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,570 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,477 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,477 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front lower gear box tie bar buah worn

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,333 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,628 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KYW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol 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 KYW, 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 KYW registered?

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

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