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GJ56 GVN

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

310,803 mi
Last recorded310,803 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 310,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

age related surface rust

Fail 3 Nov 2025 310,801 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

age related surface rust

Pass 4 Nov 2024 305,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

age related surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2023 300,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2022 295,589 miles

Age related surface rust

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 289,438 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 284,581 miles

slight surface rust underneath

Pass 7 Oct 2019 276,611 miles

rear sub-frame slightly rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2019 276,611 miles

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

rear sub-frame slightly rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2018 266,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 249,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 231,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer badly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 231,951 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer badly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 213,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 192,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 168,111 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edge(n/s close to limit)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 141,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 115,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,753 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 90,753 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,438 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 GVN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GVN, 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 GJ56 GVN registered?

GJ56 GVN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GJ56 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 GVN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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