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VK56 DDZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,480 mi
Last recorded125,480 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,480 miles

Offside wiper blade split

engine under tray fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Pass 12 Nov 2016 116,762 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Fail 11 Nov 2016 116,762 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some items

o/s/f wheel arch liner fouling on drive shaft

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,234 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 106,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Nov 2013 86,400 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 86,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake disc`s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,427 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,438 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Fail 29 Nov 2011 69,438 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,934 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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VK56 DDZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 DDZ, 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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VK56 DDZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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