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AO56 DPV

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,817 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 97,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,409 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,058 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,477 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 82,471 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 82,461 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine under the engine on the exhaust system, recommended recovery vehicle for any movement on the road (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak top of the engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,520 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,437 miles

Nearside Rear park brake slight bind

Offside Rear park brake slight bind

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,369 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,501 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,602 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,208 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,462 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 29,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,765 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 DPV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

AO56 DPV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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