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BL56 DCZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,647 mi
Last recorded79,647 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 DCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,647 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 79,647 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 50,803 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 50,803 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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BL56 DCZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL56 DCZ, 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 BL56 DCZ registered?

BL56 DCZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BL56 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 DCZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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