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DE56 EFA

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,510 mi
Last recorded68,510 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 EFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,510 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,785 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 67,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 67,630 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,658 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,099 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,902 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,475 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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DE56 EFA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DE56 EFA, 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 DE56 EFA registered?

DE56 EFA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is DE56 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 EFA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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