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VX56 FJE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,862 mi
Last recorded153,862 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FJE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 153,862 miles

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)

Offside mirror casing cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,798 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 145,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 134,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,215 miles

N/S/R exhaust mount tied

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,700 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 FJE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

VX56 FJE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is VX56 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 FJE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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