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RX56 XRB

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,017 mi
Last recorded94,017 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XRB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,086 miles

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,586 miles

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

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,540 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 78,655 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,961 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Sep 2017 71,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,389 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 66,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,361 miles

Both rear tyres worn badley on inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak from engine

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,359 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from engine

Both rear tyres worn badley on inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,254 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,146 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,575 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RX56 XRB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX56 XRB, 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

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What year was RX56 XRB registered?

RX56 XRB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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