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AO06 OXP

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,756 miles

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

n/s/r tyre becoming perished in tread pattern

rear exhaust box outer case becoming corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 111,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust outer case becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,096 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,302 miles

both parking brake return springs missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,237 miles

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

both parking brake return springs missing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s handbrake return spring broken o/s missing

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads and on outer side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,967 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 70,967 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 68,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 65,439 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 57,004 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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AO06 OXP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 AO06 OXP, 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 AO06 OXP registered?

AO06 OXP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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