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GY56 WZE

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,266 mi
Last recorded81,266 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 WZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 81,266 miles

Front Bumper loose .

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Offside & nearside shock-absorbers casing corroded .

Fail 17 Aug 2020 81,259 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative At offside rear under-side device linkage incomplete . (4.1.5 (a))

Front Bumper loose .

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Offside & nearside shock-absorbers casing corroded .

Pass 17 Aug 2019 71,259 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear tyre has something inside it

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,834 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 66,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter housing damp, no leaks at time of test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,072 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,089 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 45,380 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,891 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2011 21,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 8,334 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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GY56 WZE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 GY56 WZE, 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 GY56 WZE registered?

GY56 WZE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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