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SV56 SFO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 SFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,992 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front abs rings corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Oct 2018 93,992 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front abs rings corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,767 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,539 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak around gearbox

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2012 46,718 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,206 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,149 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SV56 SFO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV56 SFO, 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 SV56 SFO registered?

SV56 SFO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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