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RO56 GZU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,209 mi
Last recorded150,209 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 GZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 150,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 149,009 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper and lower arms (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 149,009 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper and lower arms (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 137,085 miles

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,604 miles

power steering pipe not cliped

Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,525 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,043 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATOR

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,455 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,656 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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RO56 GZU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GZU, 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 RO56 GZU registered?

RO56 GZU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is RO56 GZU safe to buy?

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