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SV56 SFX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,088 mi
Last recorded143,088 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 SFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 143,088 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear parking brake engages harshley.

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriated not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,855 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 120,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,163 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 120,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,585 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 115,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,295 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,819 miles

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

advise front brake imbalance near limit 23%

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 SFX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

SV56 SFX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SV56 SFX safe to buy?

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