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WU56 WMX

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,535 mi
Last recorded174,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 174,535 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 164,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 151,855 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,752 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 122,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,432 miles

engine mountings weak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 111,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mountings weak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 91,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,099 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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WU56 WMX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WU56 WMX, 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 WU56 WMX registered?

WU56 WMX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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