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GJ56 EZC

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,745 mi
Last recorded133,745 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EZC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 133,745 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 133,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 129,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 125,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 125,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,592 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 116,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,046 miles

Plastic sill trims fitted

Undershields restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,554 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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GJ56 EZC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ56 EZC, 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 GJ56 EZC registered?

GJ56 EZC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ56 EZC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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