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LG56 AYD

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,083 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 113,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,687 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2021 110,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 106,274 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes closest to tank (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner steering arms have play

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,915 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,595 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,468 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,887 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 39,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,433 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 34,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,598 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 AYD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AYD, 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 AYD registered?

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

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