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CX56 XSN

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,865 mi
Last recorded184,865 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XSN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 184,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 184,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 170,556 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 156,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 145,153 miles

anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

both front wishbones are corroded

exhaust back box is in poor condition

nsr return spring is missing

Pass 21 Jan 2020 137,695 miles

both front wishbones are corroded

exhaust rear box is in poor condition

nsr return spring is not connected

osr tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

slight movement in the os hub bushes

Fail 20 Jan 2020 137,691 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

both front wishbones are corroded

exhaust rear box is in poor condition

nsr return spring is not connected

osr tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

slight movement in the os hub bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,272 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front wishbones corroded

exhaust tail box corroded

rear subframe corrosion

undertrays covering testable items

Fail 23 Feb 2018 114,037 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front wishbones corroded

exhaust tail box corroded

rear subframe corrosion

undertrays covering testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,039 miles

Engine "MIL" light ON

Rear Exhaust Deteriorating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 69,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,274 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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CX56 XSN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CX56 XSN, 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 CX56 XSN registered?

CX56 XSN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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