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VN56 HOJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,811 mi
Last recorded122,811 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 122,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,188 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 113,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area borderline excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area borderline excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 97,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area borderline excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area borderline excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,605 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,620 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,605 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,081 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,649 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn off on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,264 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 HOJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ registered?

VN56 HOJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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