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LD56 LGN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,929 mi
Last recorded183,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 LGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 183,929 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 183,929 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 176,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 167,357 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 167,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 161,375 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,356 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 151,467 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 151,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 138,376 miles

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.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 138,376 miles

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.

Pass 5 May 2016 126,707 miles

slight play in rear trailing arm and upper suspension arm bushes. both sides

Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,494 miles

Exhaust box slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 119,494 miles

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

Exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 113,226 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,689 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp levelling system may not be working

Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,689 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 71,337 miles

rear seats and seatbelts not testable as seats folded down

surface corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

Fail 24 May 2012 71,337 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 57,399 miles

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 57,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,803 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,431 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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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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