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LG56 AYK

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,027 mi
Last recorded166,027 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 166,027 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 157,814 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 151,557 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2023 151,546 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2022 144,880 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,242 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,717 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,781 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,647 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 113,647 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,111 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,654 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,398 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low.

Advise rear brake pads inner wearing low.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 82,398 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low.

Advise rear brake pads inner wearing low.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,695 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,185 miles

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,936 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,190 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,780 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 AYK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYK, 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 AYK registered?

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

Is LG56 AYK safe to buy?

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