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AF06 XBS

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,479 mi
Last recorded180,479 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XBS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 180,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 164,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,133 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 141,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 141,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 138,486 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on inner wall

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 138,451 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on inner wall

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 136,563 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 129,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 122,544 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 122,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,555 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 112,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,163 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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AF06 XBS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBS, 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 AF06 XBS registered?

AF06 XBS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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