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WJ56 SUO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,340 mi
Last recorded124,340 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 SUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,340 miles

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

slight exhaust leak from manifold

Pass 14 Sep 2017 117,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 117,934 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 112,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,112 miles

covers fitted to door sills

offside @ nearside rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,272 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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WJ56 SUO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ56 SUO, 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 WJ56 SUO registered?

WJ56 SUO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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