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EO56 ZYA

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,803 mi
Last recorded170,803 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 ZYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 170,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Arch area corroded

Offside Rear Inner arch area corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 163,433 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch area corroded

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch area corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 155,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 147,426 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 140,295 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 137,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,506 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,200 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 103,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,574 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,187 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,280 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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EO56 ZYA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EO56 ZYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO56 ZYA registered?

EO56 ZYA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is EO56 ZYA safe to buy?

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