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VE56 FWB

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,011 mi
Last recorded127,011 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 FWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,652 miles

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

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

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

offside rear suspension rose joints have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,782 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,077 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,695 miles

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

mil light faulty

Fail 1 Jul 2016 106,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

mil light faulty

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,519 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Headlight level warning light on the dash?

Offside rear tyre going out of shape.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,974 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,721 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,355 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,162 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,487 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 FWB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 VE56 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

VE56 FWB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is VE56 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 FWB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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