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LG56 AVY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,431 mi
Last recorded157,431 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 AVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 157,431 miles

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))

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

exhaust corroded, back box outer skin braking off

Fail 25 Nov 2019 157,427 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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))

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

exhaust corroded, back box outer skin braking off

Pass 23 Nov 2018 146,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 140,630 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,745 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,733 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,547 miles

handbrake travel

minor chips in windscreen

rear exhaust box badly corroding and deterioating

Fail 12 Nov 2014 108,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel

minor chips in windscreen

rear exhaust box badly corroding and deterioating

Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,508 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,172 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,143 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 AVY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

LG56 AVY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is LG56 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 AVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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