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AV56 FWS

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,200 mi
Last recorded121,200 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 121,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,793 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,812 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge/ sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 101,652 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge/ sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,657 miles

engine management lamp staying on

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Oct 2017 100,632 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp staying on

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,351 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,038 miles

nsf tyre worn low

nsr disc pads worn low

Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

nsf tyre worn low

nsr disc pads worn low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,852 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear disc pads worn low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,729 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,728 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low & uneven on inner edge & nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,755 miles

rear tyres have uneven tread patterns

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,989 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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AV56 FWS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV56 FWS, 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 AV56 FWS registered?

AV56 FWS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is AV56 FWS safe to buy?

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