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GV56 CUK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,892 mi
Last recorded62,892 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CUK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,892 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,647 miles

front brake discs worn & lipped

rear number plate poor

Fail 8 Nov 2017 57,643 miles

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,835 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are starting to perish and crack

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracked in tread

Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,280 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,047 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)

service light on dashboard

Pass 18 Dec 2010 22,920 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 18 Dec 2009 17,955 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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GV56 CUK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV56 CUK, 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 GV56 CUK registered?

GV56 CUK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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