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LD56 WEV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,189 mi
Last recorded158,189 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 WEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 158,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 156,554 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 156,554 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 154,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 149,286 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 145,612 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 145,612 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 142,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 138,730 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,263 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting down (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,723 miles

Oil leak

inside edge/sidewall offside rear tyre has a slight tear

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,538 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,547 miles

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

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

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 17 Nov 2009 31,864 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing thin

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 WEV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

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

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