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FJ56 MUP

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,787 mi
Last recorded93,787 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 MUP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,787 miles

rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2019 93,787 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,786 miles

Oil leak

Engine Management Light - on

N/S/R & O/S/R tyre - perishing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light - on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R & O/S/R tyre - perishing

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 74,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2012 74,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,928 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 72,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,553 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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FJ56 MUP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJ56 MUP, 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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FJ56 MUP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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