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FY56 WZD

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,452 mi
Last recorded169,452 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 WZD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 169,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 159,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin peeling on back box

waxoiled und body

Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,805 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 135,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,657 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 129,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 118,991 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 118,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 111,470 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,697 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,989 miles

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 17 Jan 2012 54,455 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,893 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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 WZD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY56 WZD, 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 FY56 WZD registered?

FY56 WZD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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