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SH56 WUU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,238 mi
Last recorded134,238 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 WUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 134,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 134,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,346 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2012 108,346 miles

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,365 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 73,634 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SH56 WUU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH56 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

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

Is SH56 WUU safe to buy?

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