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DV56 VNS

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,384 mi
Last recorded148,384 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VNS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 148,384 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 144,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,692 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,193 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 111,193 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,653 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 106,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are bald on the inner and outer shoulders

handbrake lever does not have much spare travel, advise adjustment

Fail 1 Dec 2015 102,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres are bald on the inner and outer shoulders

handbrake lever does not have much spare travel, advise adjustment

Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,891 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,891 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,966 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,867 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre rear seat belt stalk cover broken

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,005 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 VNS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

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

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