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HJ56 VFB

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,444 mi
Last recorded159,444 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 VFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 159,444 miles

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Fail 9 Sep 2021 159,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2020 149,515 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2020 149,496 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2019 136,472 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp has unit not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,275 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 115,275 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,555 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,308 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front diff oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front diff oil seal leaking slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge badly

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,221 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HJ56 VFB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ56 VFB, 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 HJ56 VFB registered?

HJ56 VFB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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