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DV56 PWX

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,903 mi
Last recorded135,903 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 PWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 135,903 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,002 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 112,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,884 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 29,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,326 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 28,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chassis to suspension (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chassis to suspension (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 24,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s mirror tarnished

n/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,003 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 22,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,023 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,240 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,645 miles

Dirt getting into rear number plate.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 16,645 miles

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

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

Dirt getting into rear number plate.

Front tyres look under inflated.

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 PWX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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