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VE56 FUV

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 FUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 113,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Pass 29 May 2018 108,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,470 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre getting low on edges and close to limit

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 90,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,713 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,844 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,388 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

both front discs slightly corroded not affecting performance

Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,720 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

both front discs slightly corroded not affecting performance

Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,626 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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VE56 FUV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE56 FUV, 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 VE56 FUV registered?

VE56 FUV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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