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LG56 AXN

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 86,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED IN CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged COVER LOOSE (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 78,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,187 miles

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE SUPPORT RUBBER DETACHED

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 47,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts and Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 47,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread lifting inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts and Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,090 miles

BATTERY SECURE BUT FITTED INCORRECTLY

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON WEAR BARS 225/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

REAR TYRES TREAD "BLOCKING" LIFTING DUE TO DISTORTION

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,084 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,067 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 47,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,953 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 40,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,165 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 AXN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AXN, 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 AXN registered?

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

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