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WJ56 SVX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,815 mi
Last recorded131,815 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 SVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bottom suspention bush has slight play

rear brake pads worn to limits

Fail 29 Oct 2013 131,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bottom suspention bush has slight play

rear brake pads worn to limits

Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,265 miles

Inner front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 120,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Inner front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,087 miles

bit of movement nearside rear suspension lower arm hub bearing/bush

bit of movement nearside rear suspension top arm hub bearing/bush

bit of movement offside rear suspension top arm hub bearing/bush

damage/temp repair to nearside rear light lens

dent nearside rear inner wheel rim

dent offside front inner wheel rim

front subframe offside and nearside rear bushes some movement

nearside rear suspension swinging arm front bush splitting

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes some movement

offside rear suspension swinging arm front bush splitting

some brake pipes furring

Fail 5 Oct 2011 102,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

bit of movement nearside rear suspension lower arm hub bearing/bush

bit of movement nearside rear suspension top arm hub bearing/bush

bit of movement offside rear suspension top arm hub bearing/bush

damage/temp repair to nearside rear light lens

dent nearside rear inner wheel rim

dent offside front inner wheel rim

front subframe offside and nearside rear bushes some movement

nearside rear suspension swinging arm front bush splitting

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes some movement

offside front tyre tread 2mm

offside rear suspension swinging arm front bush splitting

some brake pipes furring

Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,995 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs are worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 7,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front brake discs are worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 62,744 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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WJ56 SVX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

WJ56 SVX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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