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VO56 WWY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,001 mi
Last recorded191,001 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 191,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 191,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 185,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 178,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush lower one slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 169,861 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking to inner sidewalls

Fail 9 Nov 2015 169,741 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres have slight cracking to inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2014 161,990 miles

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

Offside front tyre sidewalls splitting.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 153,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 140,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 110,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,102 miles

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

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 WWY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WWY, 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 WWY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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