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WU56 WNN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,005 miles

Reverse light not working.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,608 miles

Rear silencer badly rusted.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 120,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear silencer badly rusted.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,453 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 115,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P1312- Manufacturer specific P1334- Manufacturer specific P0340- Camshaft Position sensor. P1110 - Manufacturer specific. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & NS. To calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gear box leaking oil from selector shaft seal.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak from cam cover gasket

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Recommend brake fluid change.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 108,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gear box leaking oil from selector shaft seal.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak from cam cover gasket

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Recommend brake fluid change.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,389 miles

Evidence of staining / washing around tank area - no leaks visible and no smell of fuel.

Front discs worn / lipped. Front pads getting low.

Rear silencer badly rusted but not leaking.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 10,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front discs worn / lipped. Front pads getting low.

Rear silencer badly rusted but not leaking.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,796 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 80,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,074 miles

Offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,016 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 WNN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU56 WNN, 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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WU56 WNN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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