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CP56 HVS

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,876 mi
Last recorded69,876 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 HVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,303 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front anti-roll bar link rod gaiters deteriorating

parking brake lever has long travel

various chips in screen

various oil weeps

Fail 27 Jul 2015 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside part of steering rack weeping

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front anti-roll bar link rod gaiters deteriorating

parking brake lever has long travel

various chips in screen

various oil weeps

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,723 miles

all brake ferrules corroding

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs lipped

front number plate deteriorating

front wiper blades smear windscreen

nearside front steering rack gaiter damp/weeping oil

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge + has various deep cuts

oil weep from engine

parking brake lever has long travel

rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads worn slightly thin

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,795 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside rear tyre outer wall has slight damage

Oil leak

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc slightly worn

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil weep from engine

parking brake lever has slight long travel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,771 miles

front number plate deteriorating

minor oil weep from engine

offside rear tyre just starting to deteriorate

parking brake has slight long travel

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,117 miles

Both rear tyres just starting to perish + wearing on edges

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Parking brake lever has long travel (strong advise)

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 HVS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP56 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

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

Is CP56 HVS safe to buy?

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