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B23 SWE

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,266 mi
Last recorded165,266 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 SWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 165,266 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 156,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 155,555 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 155,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 153,806 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 149,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 149,086 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,782 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,536 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 122,613 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre 3mm tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,343 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 38,343 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,019 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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B23 SWE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol 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 B23 SWE, 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 B23 SWE registered?

B23 SWE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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