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AX06 CHL

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 CHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,562 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os /ns 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover and glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 117,562 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os /ns 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover and glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2020 103,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damage

Fail 28 Aug 2020 103,896 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damage

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,640 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 97,636 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,506 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 87,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,026 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,740 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 61,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s headlamp beam pattern slightly diffused.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Has crack in windscreen outside swept area

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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AX06 CHL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX06 CHL, 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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AX06 CHL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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