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WF56 AOB

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,410 mi
Last recorded64,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 AOB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 56,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,919 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,895 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to it's sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,529 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,911 miles

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel

offside handbrake grabbing

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel

offside handbrake grabbing

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,474 miles

Both front wipers split

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 AOB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF56 AOB registered?

WF56 AOB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is WF56 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 AOB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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