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LC56 YXO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,489 mi
Last recorded118,489 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2025 118,489 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo seal (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,198 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated return spring not connected (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,941 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 106,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated SITTING ON RIM (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,511 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 100,501 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,584 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,584 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,581 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC56 YXO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC56 YXO registered?

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

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