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WV56 DNU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,147 mi
Last recorded136,147 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 DNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 136,147 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Fail 24 Dec 2020 136,147 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 124,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp rear beam height adjuster fault

Fail 22 Oct 2018 114,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp rear beam height adjuster fault

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,813 miles

Front Oil leak engine oil ()

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 101,813 miles

Headlamp switch faulty does not turn headlamps off [flashing ] (1.7.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and surface braking away (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Oil leak engine oil ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,170 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 96,171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,835 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,243 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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WV56 DNU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 WV56 DNU, 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 WV56 DNU registered?

WV56 DNU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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