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WV56 HFA

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,241 mi
Last recorded69,241 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 HFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,241 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,088 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,980 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,027 miles

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,152 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,450 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,430 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 47,424 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres going out of shape

wiper blades noisy in operation

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,794 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,233 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 HFA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 HFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV56 HFA?

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What year was WV56 HFA registered?

WV56 HFA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is WV56 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 HFA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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