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HJ56 VFE

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,345 mi
Last recorded91,345 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 VFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 91,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,357 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 692,789 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,022 miles

small splits in wiper blade rubbers

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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HJ56 VFE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ56 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

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

Is HJ56 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ56 VFE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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