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LG56 AZA

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,889 mi
Last recorded112,889 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases condition of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

body sill covers fitted

front subframe corroding

front subframe rear bushes wearing

n/s/r light condition

play in rear rose bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear top shield (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases condition of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body sill covers fitted

front subframe corroding

front subframe rear bushes wearing

n/s/r light condition

play in rear rose bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body sill covers fitted

exhaust condition

exhaust shield loose

front subframe corroding

fuel filter heavily corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

no plate lamp cover missing

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

play in rear lower arm rose bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2020 106,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body sill covers fitted

exhaust condition

exhaust shield loose

front subframe corroding

fuel filter heavily corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

no plate lamp cover missing

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

play in rear lower arm rose bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,604 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,150 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front tre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corrodeing

eml on

over sills fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working lens also missing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front tre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corrodeing

eml on

over sills fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,113 miles

N/S Repeater Lens missing. Not showing white light

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Wiper Blades deteriorated. Still clearing screen

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,347 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,610 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,619 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 37,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,235 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,235 miles

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

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

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 AZA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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