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AF06 WND

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,305 mi
Last recorded181,305 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WND
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 181,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 173,045 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 164,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills have full covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded and separating

Fail 15 Mar 2022 164,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight distotion (5.2.3 (e))

outer sills have full covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded and separating

Pass 18 Mar 2021 153,166 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 153,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 145,033 miles

Engine cover,under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 131,251 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 131,251 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 102,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,649 miles

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2015 74,862 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF06 WND is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF06 WND, 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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AF06 WND is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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