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DG56 OYA

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,610 mi
Last recorded105,610 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 105,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Park brake (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides in wheel arches. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,051 miles

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

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front ride level sensor not attached

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 99,051 miles

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front ride level sensor not attached

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread perished

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,845 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,794 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,141 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,974 miles

N/S/R tyre worn inside edge

O/S/F tyre worn inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,591 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,544 miles

Nearside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,544 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,514 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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DG56 OYA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DG56 OYA, 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 DG56 OYA registered?

DG56 OYA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is DG56 OYA safe to buy?

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