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RV56 DHC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

208,756 mi
Last recorded208,756 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 DHC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 208,756 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 207,354 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2022 200,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 188,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 188,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 179,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 172,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 161,356 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer casing rusted - no leaks

Fail 14 May 2018 161,356 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer casing rusted - no leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2017 152,795 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 130,659 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,790 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,037 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,057 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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RV56 DHC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RV56 DHC, 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 RV56 DHC registered?

RV56 DHC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is RV56 DHC safe to buy?

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