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AK56 DJD

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,411 mi
Last recorded156,411 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 156,411 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2019 151,889 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 151,889 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 143,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear both rear tyres worn out of shape + worn on edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear metal exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 136,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 129,022 miles

Rear exhaust deteriating

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 129,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust deteriating

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 100,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,885 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,979 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,412 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

handbrake close to max travel

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 DJD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DJD, 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 DJD registered?

AK56 DJD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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