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VK56 VXO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,663 mi
Last recorded114,663 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,663 miles

Drive belt cracking

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge inner side wall scuffed

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2014 114,663 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drive belt cracking

EML lit

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge inner side wall scuffed

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,492 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner side wall

Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,535 miles

front wipers smearing

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,298 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,504 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 VXO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

VK56 VXO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is VK56 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK56 VXO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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