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VK56 EGC

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,321 mi
Last recorded134,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,321 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,076 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,059 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 115,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted at the time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted at the time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,869 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,529 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,423 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 EGC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

VK56 EGC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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