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VK56 EGD

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,749 mi
Last recorded143,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 143,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 143,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 143,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 142,580 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 141,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 140,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 110,546 miles

ns and osr tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Dec 2015 110,546 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns and osr tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Dec 2014 95,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,200 miles

rear seatbelt not checked because rear seats folded flat

Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,088 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seatbelt not checked because rear seats folded flat

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,941 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,449 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,540 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VK56 EGD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EGD, 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 EGD registered?

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

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