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DV56 VMA

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 121,356 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 121,356 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

offside rear tyre cracked, and perished.

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 111,160 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 111,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,339 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 104,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,254 miles

front wheel arch liner protectors loose resulting tyre rubbing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front wheel arch liner protectors loose resulting tyre rubbing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,609 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 96,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 93,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,989 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,670 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 66,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,720 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,912 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,762 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,567 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 VMA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

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

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