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BD55 WLP

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,266 mi
Last recorded184,266 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WLP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 184,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR ON OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TYRES OUT OF SHAPE ON INSIDE BEAD RIMS / SIDEWALLS

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

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

REAR TYRES SPLITTING ON INSIDE WALLS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 170,776 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 155,258 miles

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

minor cut in nearside front tyre wall

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inside edges

Pass 20 May 2013 139,013 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlight pattern and output deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2013 139,013 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside headlight pattern and output deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2012 132,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 123,204 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 123,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,980 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 84,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,991 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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BD55 WLP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 WLP, 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 WLP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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