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VK56 EFZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 107,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning light on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,868 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc pitted

play in n/s/f drop link

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,868 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc pitted

play in n/s/f drop link

rear tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,927 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,405 miles

slight play in n/s/r suspension bush or joint

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,904 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 71,904 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 56,281 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,112 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 EFZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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