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SH56 WUJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,342 mi
Last recorded159,342 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 WUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 159,342 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Outer exhaust casing corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 152,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 149,133 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 149,133 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 138,927 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,369 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 120,410 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 120,410 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1x on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 109,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,195 miles

Nearside front fog lam cracked and not working

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,390 miles

removed sat nav from windscreen please note should not be mounted to obscure drivers view

Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,236 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,137 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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SH56 WUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SH56 WUJ, 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 SH56 WUJ registered?

SH56 WUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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