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DG56 WSU

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,796 mi
Last recorded123,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 123,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,324 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 118,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,459 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and knocking

Fail 18 Jan 2021 104,458 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded and knocking

Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,294 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 102,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear disc corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,137 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,811 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2015 78,811 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

o/s mirror damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,339 miles

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2013 77,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door mirror cracked but does not impair rear view.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,303 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers door mirror cracked but doesnt impair rear view.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,715 miles

O/s door mirror glass cracked!

Small stone chips in windscreen!

Fail 25 Jun 2011 56,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s door mirror glass cracked!

Small stone chips in windscreen!

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,742 miles

front tyres badly worn on edges (raised tread)

rear tyres bad splits on inner sidewalls

wiperblades starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,334 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 WSU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

DG56 WSU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DG56 WSU safe to buy?

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