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DN56 BUH

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,453 mi
Last recorded155,453 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 BUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 155,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 155,437 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 154,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 153,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear box corroded not blowing

Pass 27 Sep 2021 150,274 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 146,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 143,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 127,168 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 127,163 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 110,215 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 110,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,719 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,043 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 72,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,663 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD LIFTING ON INNER EGDE N/S/F TYRE HAS DEEP CUT ON TREAD BUT NOT SHOWING CORD

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,000 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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DN56 BUH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN56 BUH, 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 DN56 BUH registered?

DN56 BUH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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