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SL56 SPU

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 SPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 138,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,641 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 118,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2.5mm- 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear disc slight corrosion

Offside Rear slight cracking in tread area

osf tyre getting close to limit (sitting at 2mm-2.5mm)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,913 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,816 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 98,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,355 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 86,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,619 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,695 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,323 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,322 miles

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

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

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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SL56 SPU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL56 SPU, 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 SL56 SPU registered?

SL56 SPU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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