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GJ56 FBY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,266 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil Leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,558 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 64,558 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 59,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre - not down to cords/ply/wires

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,295 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 40,295 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,447 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 22,246 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FBY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

GJ56 FBY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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