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SM56 CDV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,026 mi
Last recorded91,026 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 CDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front flexi brake hose corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

hand brake has travel

Fail 22 Mar 2018 91,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blowing and deteriorating (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened front sub frame rear mountings both worn exssive movement (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Front flexi brake hose corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

hand brake has travel

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

engine management light on

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi has minor blow and deteriorating

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front flexi metal ends corroding

front gear box mounting wearing

front subframe rear bushes starting to wear

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,059 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlights (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front flexi metal ends corroding

front gear box mounting wearing

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

engine management light on

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi has minor blow and deteriorating

front subframe rear bushes starting to wear

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre small cuts

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

e m light on

exhaust corroded

fuel filter loose

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,761 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes along floor slight corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,758 miles

Offside Front 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)

front to rear metal brake pipes along floor slight corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,871 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,544 miles

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SM56 CDV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol 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 SM56 CDV, 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 SM56 CDV registered?

SM56 CDV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SM56 CDV safe to buy?

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