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WF56 AKN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,712 mi
Last recorded141,712 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 AKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 141,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,472 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 133,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,012 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 129,012 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,641 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 111,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,076 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,803 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,618 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 4 Oct 2010 45,618 miles

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

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front brake pads wearing low [inner pad]

advise front wiper rubbers splitting

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side front tyre on legal limits

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,974 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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WF56 AKN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WF56 AKN, 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 WF56 AKN registered?

WF56 AKN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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