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VK56 CXY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,022 mi
Last recorded120,022 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 120,022 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 120,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,820 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 93,790 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,338 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,338 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,059 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,734 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 36,734 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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VK56 CXY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK56 CXY, 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 VK56 CXY registered?

VK56 CXY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is VK56 CXY safe to buy?

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