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LD56 VZR

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,711 mi
Last recorded117,711 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 117,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,962 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 107,126 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,519 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,745 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,855 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 91,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 87,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 65,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,470 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,694 miles

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

cut in tread area of nearside front tyre

slight un-even wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,581 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
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LD56 VZR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZR, 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 LD56 VZR registered?

LD56 VZR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LD56 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 VZR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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