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8400 E

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8400 E
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 143,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 140,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded [slight leak] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 137,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 136,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 134,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 131,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 123,856 miles

All brake pipes and underside of car oiled/greased

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,099 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,993 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,224 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,504 miles

Offside Parking brake lever spring missing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 90,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic 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 13 Sep 2013 90,037 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic 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 13 Sep 2012 84,247 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,001 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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8400 E is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 8400 E, 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

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What year was 8400 E registered?

8400 E is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is 8400 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8400 E 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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