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LG56 AVM

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,287 mi
Last recorded115,287 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 AVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear box corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced water in light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,161 miles

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

Rear Both tyres worn uneven on inner edge

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 94,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Both tyres worn uneven on inner edge

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2020 83,270 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper Damaged

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 68,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper Damaged

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front damage to bumper not causing shape edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front damage to bumper not causing shape edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2017 51,325 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,253 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 32,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 32,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,644 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,283 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 17,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LG56 AVM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG56 AVM, 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 LG56 AVM registered?

LG56 AVM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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