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LD56 AOF

2006 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,504 mi
Last recorded186,504 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 AOF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 186,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 182,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 182,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 180,465 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 172,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 172,472 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 161,899 miles

Front Exhaust joint split in half, but no leak of gas

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of the front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel filter rusting through

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 161,899 miles

Front Exhaust joint split in half, but no leak of gas

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of the front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel filter rusting through

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 158,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both and O/S front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting rotted off.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 157,510 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 155,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 149,159 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2017 149,159 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,449 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2016 143,449 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 138,487 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,001 miles

all tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges.

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,415 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake disc faces pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,620 miles

rear brake disc(s) faces slightly pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,620 miles

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

rear brake disc(s) faces slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,661 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
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LD56 AOF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD56 AOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD56 AOF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 17 September 2006.

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