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DV56 VMG

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,411 mi
Last recorded111,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VMG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 111,411 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 111,411 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 100,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,498 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2020 93,464 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,625 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,534 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre has 3 puntures

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2013 58,631 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,569 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,980 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,262 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DV56 VMG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

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

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