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MF56 XXY

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,019 mi
Last recorded175,019 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 XXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 175,019 miles

Exhaust center box baffles corroded and outer skin split

Exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin split

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at rear of engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,659 miles

front no plate slightly deteriated

o/s front outer c.v gaiter slight grease leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2012 109,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate slightly deteriated

o/s front outer c.v gaiter slight grease leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,712 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 78,712 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,829 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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MF56 XXY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF56 XXY, 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 MF56 XXY registered?

MF56 XXY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is MF56 XXY safe to buy?

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