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SK56 TVD

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,516 mi
Last recorded131,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 TVD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,516 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,512 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement h/brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement h/brake (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,712 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 125,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at gearbox

rear center seatbelt and stalks not checked due to rear seats folded down

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,681 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

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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SK56 TVD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK56 TVD, 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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SK56 TVD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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