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DV56 VLR

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,964 mi
Last recorded140,964 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,964 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 140,964 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,380 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 135,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 117,072 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,525 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,521 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 94,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 88,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,624 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,251 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,943 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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DV56 VLR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLR, 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 DV56 VLR registered?

DV56 VLR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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