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LF56 CWA

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,983 mi
Last recorded153,983 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 CWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 153,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 149,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,462 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 107,462 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,274 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,449 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,900 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,097 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 41,425 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake pulls up to stop(effort ok)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,333 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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LF56 CWA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF56 CWA, 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 LF56 CWA registered?

LF56 CWA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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The MOT history for LF56 CWA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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