CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO56 GZS

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,747 mi
Last recorded173,747 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 GZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 173,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 167,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 159,440 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section corroded

Slight movement in both rear lower suspension arm front bushes

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sub-frame rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 159,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine light on

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section corroded

Slight movement in both rear lower suspension arm front bushes

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sub-frame rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 152,975 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated....

Pass 20 Jan 2015 142,126 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 131,875 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 131,875 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 115,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corrodeing

strong advisory there is an engine oil leak

very strong advisory that the handbrake has little reserve travel (advise further investigation)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 115,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corrodeing

strong advisory there is an engine oil leak

very strong advisory that the handbrake has little reserve travel (advise further investigation)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,423 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO56 GZS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO56 GZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO56 GZS?

You can check the full history of RO56 GZS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO56 GZS registered?

RO56 GZS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is RO56 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 GZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO56 GZS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO56 GZS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.