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AV56 XCE

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,126 mi
Last recorded64,126 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,126 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2011 53,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,604 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 28,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,036 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 XCE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV56 XCE?

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What year was AV56 XCE registered?

AV56 XCE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AV56 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 XCE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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