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A1 ERS

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

181,023 mi
Last recorded181,023 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ERS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 181,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 177,053 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 172,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 168,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 164,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 164,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,678 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 158,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 151,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,188 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,379 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,711 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 110,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,895 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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A1 ERS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A1 ERS, 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 A1 ERS registered?

A1 ERS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A1 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 ERS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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