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VO56 WZF

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,010 mi
Last recorded152,010 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WZF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,010 miles

Rear Exhaust box worn

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 145,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 145,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 136,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and nearside possible lack of use (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2021 136,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear hand brake nearing max travel

Rear tail box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2021 136,115 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2019 133,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 127,437 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 127,427 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 120,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in rose bush

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

Offside Front slight play in roll bar link

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 100,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,506 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 68,120 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,199 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 51,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,637 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 WZF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 WZF, 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 WZF registered?

VO56 WZF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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