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DV56 VNG

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,854 mi
Last recorded134,854 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,854 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 134,792 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,323 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,440 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2023 121,387 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2021 109,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,434 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,278 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,982 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective suspension sensor linkage broken (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,342 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,447 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes completly split but still not allowing excessive movement

Fail 21 Oct 2013 36,447 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)

both rear trailing arm bushes completly split but still not allowing excessive movement

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,898 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,053 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 VNG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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