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VO56 BZP

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,605 mi
Last recorded165,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2022 165,605 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp activate with sidelights (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords on show at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml illuminated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 159,912 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 156,343 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 153,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 149,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 146,020 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 138,295 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 138,295 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Apr 2015 116,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rusty

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rusty

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 May 2013 83,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 May 2013 83,442 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 May 2012 63,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 63,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,790 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 52,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,678 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 BZP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

VO56 BZP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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