MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r bottom suspention bush has slight play
rear brake pads worn to limits
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
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)
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)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s and n/s front brake discs are worn
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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