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VE55 SRV

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,118 mi
Last recorded194,118 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 194,118 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 185,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 174,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 156,764 miles

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

n/s/f drop link has slight movement

Fail 24 Apr 2019 156,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

n/s/f drop link has slight movement

Pass 25 Apr 2018 137,683 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 117,766 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2015 96,970 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 96,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres very worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,331 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,491 miles

near side front and off side front wipers split

Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,967 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,280 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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VE55 SRV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE55 SRV, 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 VE55 SRV registered?

VE55 SRV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is VE55 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 SRV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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