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BD55 WKY

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 120,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 113,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt becoming fraid

exhaust back box rusted

Fail 29 Apr 2015 113,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt becoming fraid

exhaust back box rusted

Fail 29 Mar 2014 97,293 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 43,489 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,716 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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BD55 WKY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD55 WKY, 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 BD55 WKY registered?

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

Is BD55 WKY safe to buy?

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