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VK56 EFT

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,085 mi
Last recorded156,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 156,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 152,100 miles

Front bumper not fully secure not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake nearing max travel

slight knock gearbox area

Pass 8 Aug 2018 145,828 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 145,828 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 137,264 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 137,264 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 127,667 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 127,642 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 117,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r hub has slight play in upper and lower bushes

o/s/r hub has slight play in upper and lower bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2014 108,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,866 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,215 miles

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

sat nav removed from zone A windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2012 86,215 miles

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

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

sat nav removed from zone A windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,599 miles

Both Wiper blades split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,376 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 EFT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

VK56 EFT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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