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GJ56 FBU

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,475 mi
Last recorded130,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,475 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,189 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 113,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,794 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,185 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,608 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,608 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,093 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,469 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,527 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 FBU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ56 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

GJ56 FBU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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