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VX56 TZP

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,940 mi
Last recorded70,940 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 70,940 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corrode but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded but not previously weakened.

Pass 24 May 2025 68,903 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 67,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 64,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm tread.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 59,194 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,929 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,834 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,232 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 50,232 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,248 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,248 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,106 miles

bit of oil leak from engine

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

rear exhaust box rusty and other areas of system corroding

rust ocurring offside and nearside rear under sills

rust ocurring offside rear and nearside rear inner wings at front

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 13 Nov 2015 48,106 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bit of oil leak from engine

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

rear exhaust box rusty and other areas of system corroding

rust ocurring offside and nearside rear under sills

rust ocurring offside rear and nearside rear inner wings at front

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,058 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 37,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,458 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,996 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 11,392 miles

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

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

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 TZP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

VX56 TZP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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