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DV56 APX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,149 mi
Last recorded160,149 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 APX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 160,149 miles

Rear Exhaust system heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,515 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 140,484 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

em light on

front washers failed to work first attemp but then worked , advise possible intermittant fault

silencer cover corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 123,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear handbrake shoe lever return springs missing

rear silencer corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2013 110,045 miles

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

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,045 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both wipers deteriorating.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both wipers deteriorating.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,771 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)

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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DV56 APX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV56 APX, 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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DV56 APX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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