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SL56 SVO

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 SVO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,909 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,326 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2017 56,803 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,812 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 44,412 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 33,015 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,546 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 24,546 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,649 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre pressure low

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 SVO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL56 SVO registered?

SL56 SVO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is SL56 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 SVO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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