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LC56 YXG

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,949 mi
Last recorded137,949 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 YXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 137,949 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 137,742 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,849 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 115,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,432 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 107,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight is dim compared to offside front.

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

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,459 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 81,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,637 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,550 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 77,550 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,161 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 75,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,481 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight main beam tell tell warning light not working

Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,884 miles

Nearside front door dropped

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,884 miles

Nearside front door dropped

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,910 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 30,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light stays on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside mirror insecure

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC56 YXG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

LC56 YXG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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