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VN56 UGE

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,758 mi
Last recorded147,758 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 147,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 147,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2015 113,618 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 113,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,201 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,287 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,469 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,689 miles

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

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

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 UGE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

VN56 UGE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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