MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated in places
middle exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system detteriated in places
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system detteriated in places
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside headlamp light output slightly less than nearside.
metal brake pipes at all 4 corners are corroding beneath protective coating and it is not possible to assess extent without causing damage - advise repair.
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep groove/lump to inner tread. (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly - advise replaced. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp light output flickers slightly, intermittent.
Offside headlamp light output slightly less than nearside.
metal brake pipes at all 4 corners are corroding beneath protective coating and it is not possible to assess extent without causing damage - advise repair.
slight play in rear trailing arm and upper suspension arm bushes. both sides
Exhaust box slightly corroded.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust box slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
headlamp levelling system may not be working
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
headlamp levelling system may not be working
rear seats and seatbelts not testable as seats folded down
surface corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs are worn/lipped
rear seats and seatbelts not testable as seats folded down
surface corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts
door sill covers fitted
front discs slightly worn
rear discs slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
door sill covers fitted
front discs slightly worn
rear discs slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LD56 LGN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 LGN, 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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LD56 LGN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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