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LD56 WDC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,286 mi
Last recorded135,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 WDC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 135,286 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 135,284 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 132,129 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 132,114 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 129,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 129,091 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,742 miles

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

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

handbrake high travel

Pass 9 Dec 2017 116,565 miles

Both front brake caliper spring clips missing

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim (suspect bulb not fitted correctly)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 116,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake caliper spring clips missing

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim (suspect bulb not fitted correctly)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,691 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,399 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 100,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,430 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

o/s front wiper blade poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,985 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 81,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,077 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 WDC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

LD56 WDC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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