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BD56 APZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,921 mi
Last recorded190,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 APZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 190,921 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 178,655 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear back box very corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 164,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 148,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 120,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,136 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 119,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,246 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape, possibly where wheel is distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,931 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 93,931 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,158 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,570 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 76,277 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,274 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,575 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,748 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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BD56 APZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD56 APZ, 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 BD56 APZ registered?

BD56 APZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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