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FY56 VNC

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,575 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,269 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,802 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 77,793 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,549 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 76,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,913 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 66,143 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,118 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,863 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,947 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,186 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,725 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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FY56 VNC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY56 VNC, 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 FY56 VNC registered?

FY56 VNC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is FY56 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 VNC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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