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VX56 VFW

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,171 mi
Last recorded156,171 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 VFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 156,171 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2025 155,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 144,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 139,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner sills, Floor, Front & Rear: Sub frames, Suspension arms, Shocks, Springs.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 132,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2021 123,515 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 110,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,726 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 102,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,035 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 90,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,555 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,612 miles

o/s/r/ tyre is perished

rear exhaust is in poor condition

n/s/r/ tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is in poor condition

n/s/f tyre is in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,665 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 60,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front 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 Aug 2009 38,665 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 VFW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

VX56 VFW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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