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VO56 WYD

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,642 mi
Last recorded165,642 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 165,642 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 165,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 135,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L. On

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,374 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,087 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 WYD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige 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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

VO56 WYD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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