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AJ55 VBF

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,598 mi
Last recorded198,598 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 198,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 191,809 miles

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Front Bumper is loose, mounting broken.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 191,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Front Bumper is loose, mounting broken.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 177,658 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 177,658 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 154,213 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 145,213 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 139,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 139,642 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 121,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns front bumper and inner arch cover insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2012 121,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns front bumper and inner arch cover insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2011 103,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2010 94,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 77,011 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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AJ55 VBF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ55 VBF, 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 AJ55 VBF registered?

AJ55 VBF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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