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LG56 AZT

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,102 mi
Last recorded113,102 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 AZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 113,102 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch in number of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch in number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch in number of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch in number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 110,463 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear in number of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2025 110,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear in number of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,136 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 107,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 98,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,681 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 89,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,683 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 14 Mar 2011 34,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 34,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,250 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 29,250 miles

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

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

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 AZT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AZT, 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 AZT registered?

LG56 AZT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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