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LG56 AXW

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

154,553 mi
Last recorded154,553 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 AXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front registration plate damaged

headlamp wash not working

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in tread pattern

bonnet safety catch seized lubed and freed off

headlamp levelling has intermittant fault

Fail 13 Feb 2026 154,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended inertia seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam works for a few minutes flickers and goes off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front registration plate damaged

headlamp wash not working

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in tread pattern

bonnet safety catch seized lubed and freed off

headlamp levelling has intermittant fault

Pass 14 Jan 2025 151,114 miles

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

chips in windscreen

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 145,364 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Pass 10 Jan 2023 138,356 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,723 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,986 miles

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

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,465 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,014 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,433 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,766 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 49,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,576 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 AXW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AXW, 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 AXW registered?

LG56 AXW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is LG56 AXW safe to buy?

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