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EJ56 VTD

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VTD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2018 96,694 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,459 miles

both front tyres right on legal limit

both rear tyres low on tread and starting to perish on the sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,266 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,759 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 62,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,977 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,672 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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EJ56 VTD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ56 VTD, 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 EJ56 VTD registered?

EJ56 VTD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is EJ56 VTD safe to buy?

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