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AJ06 OYA

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,143 mi
Last recorded131,143 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 OYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 131,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 123,953 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges

General under body corrosion mainly rear

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 119,501 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,037 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 109,950 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,175 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 62,120 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,120 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 50,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 27,254 miles

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

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

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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AJ06 OYA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ06 OYA, 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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AJ06 OYA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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