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DV56 PWE

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,394 mi
Last recorded218,394 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 PWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 218,394 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 218,394 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing all four rear hub bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 182,524 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 182,524 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 144,615 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 May 2014 144,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 99,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,053 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 61,053 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 PWE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV56 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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