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LG56 AXU

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,733 mi
Last recorded73,733 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 AXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,733 miles

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

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

engine as slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 67,866 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 67,866 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,775 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,587 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 47,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,959 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 AXU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

LG56 AXU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is LG56 AXU safe to buy?

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