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SF56 UDE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,805 mi
Last recorded149,805 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 UDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 149,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 149,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 128,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam upper and lower (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam upper and lower (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 124,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,641 miles

Offside Rear tyre has bold inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 111,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has bold inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,932 miles

Offside Front slight damage to the tyre wall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,829 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,070 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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SF56 UDE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SF56 UDE, 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 SF56 UDE registered?

SF56 UDE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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