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RV56 DHF

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,490 mi
Last recorded162,490 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 DHF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 162,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 162,474 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 148,018 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 145,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 145,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,202 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 137,202 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 128,637 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer walls damaged due to tyre been driven deflated

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin heavly coroded

Fail 19 Apr 2014 128,637 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre inner and outer walls damaged due to tyre been driven deflated

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin heavly coroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 118,385 miles

offside rear disc correded and pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2013 118,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fuel tank cap can not remove key does not fit in fuel cap lock

offside rear disc correded and pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 109,697 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 109,697 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,867 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 DHF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

RV56 DHF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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