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GV56 EHF

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,029 mi
Last recorded181,029 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 EHF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 181,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 175,820 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 170,744 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 170,744 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 166,060 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 158,833 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 152,623 miles

Centre Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 146,821 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 139,239 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,510 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,232 miles

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,757 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,351 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,881 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 EHF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EHF, 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 EHF registered?

GV56 EHF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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