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AK56 DHV

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,789 mi
Last recorded151,789 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 151,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 142,819 miles

Centre exhaust mounts rubber inserts missing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2015 145,582 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mounts rubber inserts missing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 127,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 112,774 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 89,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,015 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 DHV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

AK56 DHV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is AK56 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 DHV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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