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BD55 WKW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,928 mi
Last recorded71,928 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2024 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Radiator support bracket corroded away.

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Front subframe badly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 71,100 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy.

Chassis generally corroded.

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

Radiator support generally corroded.

Suspension components generally corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,890 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy.

Radiator support corroded.

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

Suspension and chassis generally corroded.

Suspension and chassis generally corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,183 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights lenses cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension generally corroded.

Radiator support corroded.

Subframe corroded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,668 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated (clouding) not affecting light output.

Exhaust back box corroded slightly.

Front and rear suspension generally corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,668 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated (clouding) not affecting light output.

Exhaust back box corroded slightly.

Front and rear suspension generally corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,113 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes to rear inner flexys at anchor clips (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s/r inner flexible to outer flexible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes to rear inner flexys at anchor clips (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s/r inner flexible to outer flexible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,121 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,495 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 33,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 24,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,565 miles

both rear tyres cracking at tread

offside front tyre cracking at tread

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BD55 WKW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD55 WKW, 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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BD55 WKW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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