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VO56 BYP

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,474 mi
Last recorded141,474 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 141,474 miles

ADVISE DPF CLEAN,, LIMITED PERFORMABCE ON TEST DRIVE

DPF HOSE UNATTACHED

Fail 31 Jan 2018 141,474 miles

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

DPF HOSE UNATTACHED

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 111,039 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 111,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside frontq (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,439 miles

handbrake operation high

Fail 18 Sep 2012 53,439 miles

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

handbrake operation high

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,618 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,108 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VO56 BYP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO56 BYP, 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 VO56 BYP registered?

VO56 BYP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is VO56 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 BYP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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