2006 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · LG56 YHF
2006 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 52,549 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG56 YHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 52,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG56 YHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-5 (LG56 YHF) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
LG56 YHF Mileage History
- 14/06/202351,257 mi
- 26/06/202451,818 mi+561 mi
- 20/09/202451,928 mi+110 mi
- 01/09/202552,435 mi+507 mi
- 18/12/202552,549 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 514 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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