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BD55 WLG

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WLG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 160,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 158,595 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 158,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 155,856 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 155,856 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 149,585 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UN ABLE TO CHECK BEHIND.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 137,156 miles

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

rear exhaust box, bracket broken

rear parking brake cables, mounting brackets loose

reversing lights come on when rear fog lamp is switched on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 135,068 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 135,068 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 9 Jun 2014 134,198 miles

both head light lenses tarnished

eml light on

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 5 Jun 2014 134,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 120,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 120,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,438 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,960 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,174 miles

Nearside Rear 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 WLG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc 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 BD55 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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