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CX56 XTC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,992 mi
Last recorded67,992 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XTC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 67,992 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 67,990 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,802 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,591 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 63,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,218 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 50,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 39,423 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,206 miles

surface corrosion to rear axle/susp areas.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 28,616 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve has cracks/splits to stem

Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,572 miles

Slight Cracking to Rear Tyres In Tread area.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 6,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,682 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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CX56 XTC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

CX56 XTC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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