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GJ56 FCP

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,307 mi
Last recorded153,307 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FCP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 153,307 miles

Both rear inner arch areas starting to corrode

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 19 May 2025 153,302 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear inner arch areas starting to corrode

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2024 143,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high center led brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 143,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high center led brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,367 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,963 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 Nov 2018 103,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,977 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner stepping

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

Offside Front tyre inner stepping

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,408 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,715 miles

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

hand brake requires adjustment

n/s rear tyre cracked on inner wall

o/s rear inner wall cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,942 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,231 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP IN ZONE B LESS THAN 40MM

Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,937 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 FCP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

GJ56 FCP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GJ56 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 FCP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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