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LG56 AVU

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,418 mi
Last recorded160,418 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 AVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 160,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 152,207 miles

brake pipes to rear callipers corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded- oil leak-parking brake lever slight travel-

Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,041 miles

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 141,041 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 139,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear and both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 139,526 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear and both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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))

advise travel on park brake lever

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,598 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 130,598 miles

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,805 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 119,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 106,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 98,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,548 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,623 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

n/s/f tyre slight cuts on inner wall

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,179 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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LG56 AVU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG56 AVU, 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 AVU registered?

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

Is LG56 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 AVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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