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OV56 DKL

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,232 mi
Last recorded35,232 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 DKL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 35,232 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 33,968 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 32,608 miles

small stone chip in zone a windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2022 30,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,026 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,203 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,071 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 25,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 21,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 16,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 8,972 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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OV56 DKL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV56 DKL, 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 OV56 DKL registered?

OV56 DKL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is OV56 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 DKL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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