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SA56 UCN

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,078 mi
Last recorded163,078 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 UCN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 163,078 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 155,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 145,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 145,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 138,305 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 117,086 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,807 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 105,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,588 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 49,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,068 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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SA56 UCN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA56 UCN, 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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SA56 UCN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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