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LD56 LGJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,238 mi
Last recorded70,238 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 LGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

power steering operation noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,371 miles

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

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

full beam warning light not working on dashboard.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,818 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 29,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,911 miles

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

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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LD56 LGJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD56 LGJ, 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 LD56 LGJ registered?

LD56 LGJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 October 2006.

Is LD56 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 LGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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