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RO56 OZM

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,876 mi
Last recorded168,876 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 OZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 168,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 164,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 154,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 154,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 145,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,247 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has high travel

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 132,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has high travel

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,376 miles

Back box in poor condition.

Rear headlamp leveling device corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,836 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2019 108,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,103 miles

Oil leak rear exhaust rusty ()

rear exhaust rusty

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,488 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear trailing arm bushes heavily worn advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,679 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres going out of shape

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,337 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,384 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

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RO56 OZM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

RO56 OZM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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