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FE56 PXR

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,884 mi
Last recorded232,884 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 PXR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 232,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 178,198 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 178,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 143,550 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 May 2017 130,831 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

offside front anti roll bar link slight play

rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 May 2016 121,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge and has a cut in the tread

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear tyre is stepped on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,754 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

slight play nearside rack arm

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,937 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,115 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr brake disc pitted

osr tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2010 68,718 miles

Both front brake discs worn, borderline

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to outside edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake discs scored/pitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,718 miles

Both front brake discs worn, borderline

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to outside edge

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

Nearside rear brake discs scored/pitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,592 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FE56 PXR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE56 PXR, 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 FE56 PXR registered?

FE56 PXR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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