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VX56 FJA

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,973 mi
Last recorded39,973 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 39,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,427 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 38,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,745 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 34,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,077 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,786 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,479 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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VX56 FJA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VX56 FJA, 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 VX56 FJA registered?

VX56 FJA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is VX56 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 FJA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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