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LC56 TKF

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

224,620 mi
Last recorded224,620 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 TKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 224,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 221,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 217,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 214,607 miles

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 211,238 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 208,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 204,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 204,360 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 198,964 miles

rear silencer corroded

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 198,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 192,895 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 184,314 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 174,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake disc's worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

wear in o/s/r & n/s/r top suspension joint's

Fail 9 Feb 2016 174,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake disc's worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

wear in o/s/r & n/s/r top suspension joint's

Pass 8 Dec 2014 160,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 152,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2012 146,708 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 139,499 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2010 135,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,086 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 TKF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

LC56 TKF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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