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VO56 BZH

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,031 mi
Last recorded150,031 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BZH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 150,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 141,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 141,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,633 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 118,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,408 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,044 miles

Emission means not picked up.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,747 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 108,726 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 105,224 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 105,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 99,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,564 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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VO56 BZH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO56 BZH, 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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VO56 BZH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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