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WV56 HCK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,784 mi
Last recorded188,784 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 HCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 188,784 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 188,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 189,012 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 189,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 174,559 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

gear box steady bar has been disconnected

rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 170,651 miles

N/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension outer arm bushes worn - slight movement

Fail 8 Sep 2012 170,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension outer arm bushes worn - slight movement

Pass 2 Sep 2011 145,013 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 144,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 117,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 117,031 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 82,206 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 HCK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WV56 HCK, 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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WV56 HCK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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