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LG56 HCF

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,426 mi
Last recorded160,426 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 HCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 160,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 151,267 miles

N/S rear tyre worn unevenly

Front subframe and suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

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

O/S and N/S front tyres wearing edges

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2022 151,265 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

Front subframe and suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

N/S rear tyre worn unevenly

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

O/S and N/S front tyres wearing edges

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2021 140,964 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 140,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has gone slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 133,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 125,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 125,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,320 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,379 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,379 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,307 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 55,307 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,479 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 46,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,534 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 HCF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

LG56 HCF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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