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VN56 UGZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,722 mi
Last recorded108,722 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,722 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering column joint has play in it (2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting is worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre is cracking on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 rear suspension rose bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,936 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre is cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box is corroded and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All 4 rear suspension rose bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,206 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,135 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mounting worn ()

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2022 94,135 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mounting worn ()

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,581 miles

Gearbox stay worn

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play in steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,257 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine/gearbox mounting worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,371 miles

Oil leak down front of engine ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,336 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,142 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,536 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,793 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 UGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

VN56 UGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 UGZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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