CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO56 OYJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,788 mi
Last recorded132,788 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
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 OYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
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

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 132,788 miles

Exhaust corroded and flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and suspension parts and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 129,237 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle (Dirty)

Pass 28 Feb 2024 122,036 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,648 miles

Offside Front inner edge of tyre worn

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres at 2mm

exhaust joints and rear box rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,222 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 69,413 miles

Both front tyres have light sidewall damage.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,413 miles

Both front tyres have light sidewall damage.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

large cut in tyre wall nsr

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,319 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,614 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,840 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 OYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ?

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

What year was RO56 OYJ registered?

RO56 OYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is RO56 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 OYJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO56 OYJ 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 OYJ. 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.