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SV56 SGU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,278 mi
Last recorded196,278 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 SGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 196,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 175,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 26 Jan 2019 158,128 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 158,111 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 144,885 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 99,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,347 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,715 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,715 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,445 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall lump benefit of doubt given

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,031 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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SV56 SGU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 SV56 SGU, 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 SV56 SGU registered?

SV56 SGU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is SV56 SGU safe to buy?

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