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VN56 HJN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,637 mi
Last recorded93,637 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,918 miles

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,913 miles

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 70,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,095 miles

engine cover

Fail 1 Nov 2017 62,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover

Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,970 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,786 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 32,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,359 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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VN56 HJN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN56 HJN, 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 VN56 HJN registered?

VN56 HJN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 HJN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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