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BL56 DDJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,777 mi
Last recorded144,777 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 DDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 144,777 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing very unevenly on inner edges [225/45/17]

EML on

Front and rear no plates are in poor condition

Low coolant level light on

Os rear lamp unit is broken

Fail 2 Jul 2013 144,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear tyres are wearing very unevenly on inner edges [225/45/17]

Front and rear no plates are in poor condition

Os rear lamp unit is broken

Pass 2 Jul 2012 139,799 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 139,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 104,587 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 104,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,710 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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BL56 DDJ 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 57.1%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL56 DDJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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