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BL56 DDK

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,125 mi
Last recorded96,125 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,125 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 94,299 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2023 91,506 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones corroded

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,786 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,812 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,585 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2019 74,912 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,467 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,075 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,889 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 57,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,864 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,113 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 30,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,113 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,875 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 DDK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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