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LG56 AXA

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,898 mi
Last recorded131,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 131,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 131,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 122,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked in tread pattern

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded, rear section more so

windscreen scratched at bottom, not in drivers view

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,217 miles

3x washer jets partialy blocked

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers on outer sills

slight play/wear steering colom

Fail 2 Jun 2015 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

covers on outer sills

slight play/wear steering colom

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

3x washer jets partialy blocked

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 109,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,703 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,615 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Fail 11 Jun 2012 76,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,824 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,096 miles

handbrake high

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,015 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LG56 AXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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