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CP56 HSV

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 HSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,325 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,501 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 104,459 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear brake hose ferrulls corroding

o/s n/s rear suspension bushes perishing

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,coil springs,front abs rings,o/s n/s inner rear sills,exhaust boot floor,o/s n/s inner rear arches and upper shocker mounts

Fail 5 Jun 2018 92,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear brake hose ferrulls corroding

o/s n/s rear suspension bushes perishing

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,coil springs,front abs rings,o/s n/s inner rear sills,exhaust boot floor,o/s n/s inner rear arches and upper shocker mounts

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 81,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower rose joint rubbers split & joint has slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2016 76,199 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective leveler (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower rose joint rubbers split & joint has slight play

eml on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,669 miles

handbrake return springs missing

Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,669 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers poor

handbrake return springs missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2012 50,189 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,359 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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CP56 HSV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP56 HSV, 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 CP56 HSV registered?

CP56 HSV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 December 2006.

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