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LD56 WCG

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,149 mi
Last recorded121,149 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 121,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 113,259 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 112,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 105,348 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

plai in nearside rear lower rose bush

play offside rear upper rose bush

Pass 20 Sep 2018 101,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 93,903 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside front to rear brake pipe at rear corroding

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perishing

both silencers deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust silencers deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,630 miles

exhaust deteriating

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,744 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

wear lips on both front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,226 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WCG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WCG, 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 WCG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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