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DV56 VMU

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,929 mi
Last recorded154,929 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 154,929 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from temporary repair on the engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 153,324 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,644 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 147,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in the inner side shoulder (bald) cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin HEAVILY WORN, ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner shoulder and the inner side wall shows singes of been run with low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,008 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 138,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside floppy upgrades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Near and Offside trailing arm front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure low on one side bald on the other side inner shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, low to bald shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,154 miles

Front Near and Offside tyres worn on shoulder(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 130,980 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Near and Offside tyres worn on shoulder(s)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,994 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly off-shape from inside edges and o/s/r tyre getting low on treads

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,282 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 104,282 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,434 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

nsr brake pads low

slight uneven wear note to osr tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 99,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre close to limit

nsr brake pads low

slight uneven wear note to osr tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,408 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,956 miles

small split in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,383 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 VMU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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