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AK06 MZE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,991 mi
Last recorded104,991 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 MZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,935 miles

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

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Fail 6 Oct 2020 103,935 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,546 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,462 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,225 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

rear brake pads starting to dissintergrate

Fail 25 Jun 2011 46,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall but is not showing ply or cord.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,347 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall but is not showing ply or cord.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,705 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AK06 MZE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK06 MZE, 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 AK06 MZE registered?

AK06 MZE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is AK06 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 MZE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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