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DE56 EFG

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,053 mi
Last recorded116,053 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 116,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated and Rear Exhaust Box Corroded But No Leaks.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion.

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged But No Sharp Edges

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 116,053 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated and Rear Exhaust Box Corroded But No Leaks.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion.

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged But No Sharp Edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 110,720 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,485 miles

Both Nearside And Offside Sills Obscured By Plastic Trims

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,381 miles

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen has damage but not deemed in sight line

Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen has damage but not deemed in sight line

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,002 miles

slightly binding n/s front brake

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,417 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,279 miles

h/brake excess traver

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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DE56 EFG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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