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WV56 GZZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 GZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,368 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting device corroded but not insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable return spring missing

Fail 22 Jan 2020 154,366 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting device corroded but not insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable return spring missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 148,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 148,758 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Mill lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 144,205 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 144,205 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 144,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e.m.l ligth on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 138,091 miles

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

e.m.l on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 134,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,074 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2014 128,069 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 120,415 miles

n/s door mirror glass not fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,136 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 105,129 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in tread

Nearside Front 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 21 Nov 2011 84,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,930 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 69,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,672 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 GZZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV56 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

WV56 GZZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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