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LG56 AYB

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,287 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,551 miles

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

Front Headlamps condensated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 74,551 miles

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

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

Front Headlamps condensated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,895 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,691 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 56,530 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,115 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 51,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,419 miles

f/ discs worn

r/ discs pitted

sill covers

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,435 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 AYB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG56 AYB registered?

LG56 AYB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LG56 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 AYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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