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CN56 UBS

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,452 mi
Last recorded134,452 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 UBS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 134,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 133,231 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion at rear

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 133,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion at rear

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,032 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 2 Aug 2023 132,030 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2022 130,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 129,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 127,037 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive aircon pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2019 127,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive aircon pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,853 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 124,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,756 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,318 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,761 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,761 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,904 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,542 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,925 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 45,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,168 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,154 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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CN56 UBS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CN56 UBS, 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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CN56 UBS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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