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LG56 AWM

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,769 mi
Last recorded129,769 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 AWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 129,769 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Engine mount perished/has play ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle bushes perished

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

Rear Tyres perished/split on inner sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2018 126,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s front tyre tread low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2018 126,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s front tyre tread low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear tyres, inner sidewalls split.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,734 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 86,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,741 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,935 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 66,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,952 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 45,952 miles

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

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 AWM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AWM, 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 AWM registered?

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

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