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SL56 STZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,544 mi
Last recorded133,544 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,544 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 124,185 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 124,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 123,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 112,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,111 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,285 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 77,668 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly inner edge, Slight oil leak gearbox selector seal.

Fail 1 May 2015 77,668 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly inner edge, Slight oil leak gearbox selector seal.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,839 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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 STZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SL56 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

SL56 STZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is SL56 STZ safe to buy?

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