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AJ56 HFD

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,692 mi
Last recorded160,692 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 160,692 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 151,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 141,971 miles

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

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

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

nearside parking brake just within requirements

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 133,965 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 114,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,486 miles

discs rusty

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,486 miles

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

discs rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,820 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING THE SCREEN

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

ENGINE RUNNING LUMPY -SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET AREA

FUEL FILTER DAMP

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE -AGE CRACKED IN TREAD

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26 % (3.7.B.5b)

UNDER TRAY SHOWS SIGNS OF FLUIDS LEAKING

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,892 miles

Both rear tyre valves are slightly perished

Both rear tyres are slightly cracked in tread area.225/45/zr17 94wxl

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,123 miles

Both front tyre's are cracking on the inner and outer shoulders.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre size- 225/45-R17 94W.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,166 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,180 miles

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

offside wiper blade ends split.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,180 miles

offside wiper blade ends split.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,083 miles

n/s mirror head loose

Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,358 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
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AJ56 HFD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ56 HFD, 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 AJ56 HFD registered?

AJ56 HFD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is AJ56 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 HFD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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