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WU56 WNY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,680 mi
Last recorded131,680 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,680 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,199 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,199 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 95,489 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 95,489 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 84,540 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 84,540 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 73,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 60,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,637 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 46,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 33,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,154 miles

both front tyres close to limit

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 WNY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

WU56 WNY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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