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AK56 CVM

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,565 mi
Last recorded180,565 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 180,565 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 180,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 147,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 131,579 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 131,573 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 117,394 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,591 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,222 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 90,221 miles

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

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

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,618 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,643 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,119 miles

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)

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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AK56 CVM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK56 CVM, 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 AK56 CVM registered?

AK56 CVM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is AK56 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 CVM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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