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BD55 WMA

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,030 mi
Last recorded101,030 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 101,030 miles

Oil leak ()

e,m,l lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,405 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 2 May 2014 78,396 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2014 78,396 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,581 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,581 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,959 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 37,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 WMA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 WMA registered?

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

Is BD55 WMA safe to buy?

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