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SL56 SVJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,409 mi
Last recorded197,409 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 197,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 184,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 172,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 141,804 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 141,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 127,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 112,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,229 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 82,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011
Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,877 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 SVJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL56 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

SL56 SVJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is SL56 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 SVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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