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AO56 DPU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,537 mi
Last recorded101,537 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,537 miles

Centre Front Inner headlight warning lamp on, but system components all appear ok, & headlight aim ok

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

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2016 101,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front Inner headlight warning lamp on, but system components all appear ok, & headlight aim ok

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

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,581 miles

Front numberplate faded

Rear exuahst rusty & poor

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,505 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,093 miles

Both front discs slightly worn

Driver's wiper blade has started to split

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,407 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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AO56 DPU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO56 DPU, 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 AO56 DPU registered?

AO56 DPU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is AO56 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 DPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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