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A18 MMU

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,234 mi
Last recorded124,234 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 124,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 124,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,188 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 119,188 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,120 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 96,120 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear headlight self leveling switch broken

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 52,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,197 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2015 445,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,535 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,155 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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A18 MMU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 MMU, 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 A18 MMU registered?

A18 MMU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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