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GL56 FXV

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,943 mi
Last recorded124,943 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 FXV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 119,237 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 102,961 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 102,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,136 miles

EML on

front lower engine mount worn

front sub frame, bushes worn

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,621 miles

Engine light on

Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,013 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 15 Dec 2012 52,493 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 33,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,765 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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GL56 FXV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL56 FXV, 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 GL56 FXV registered?

GL56 FXV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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