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DV56 VNO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,660 mi
Last recorded140,660 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 140,660 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 140,660 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 135,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,988 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 122,988 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed. unable to pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 115,396 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 111,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 111,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,310 miles

cracking evident both rear tyre treads

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cracking evident both rear tyre treads

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,679 miles

o/s rear light lens damaged

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 98,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s rear light lens damaged

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,550 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 86,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,637 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,637 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,461 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,492 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,634 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,911 miles

exhaust emissions level too low to be measured

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,321 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 VNO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

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

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