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FM56 SYO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,229 mi
Last recorded78,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SYO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,040 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 50,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,339 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,076 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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FM56 SYO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FM56 SYO, 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

How do I check the history of FM56 SYO?

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What year was FM56 SYO registered?

FM56 SYO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is FM56 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 SYO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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