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SM56 VHP

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,267 mi
Last recorded123,267 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 VHP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 123,267 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 107,811 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,719 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight corrosion on out face (3.5.1i)

very slight corrosion on outer skin off rear silencer

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust joints corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,727 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust joints corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,574 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate

note plastic trim fitted to sills and wheel arches unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,268 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 43,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,366 miles

both front inner pads low

n/s cv boot leaking grease

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,105 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
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SM56 VHP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol 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 SM56 VHP, 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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SM56 VHP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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