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VK56 DFP

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 77,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 67,592 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 67,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertray fitted prevents full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,372 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,868 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,392 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,152 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr handbrake slow to react (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 46,152 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr handbrake slow to react (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,136 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,675 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,859 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 32,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,340 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 DFP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VK56 DFP, 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 VK56 DFP registered?

VK56 DFP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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