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BD06 VPJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 VPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,672 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,015 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 58,992 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 58,991 miles

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

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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BD06 VPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD06 VPJ, 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 BD06 VPJ registered?

BD06 VPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is BD06 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 VPJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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