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BD55 WMF

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,873 mi
Last recorded86,873 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 85,161 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,684 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,756 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has several cracks in the side wall no cords found on inspection

Nearside mirror outer casing damaged

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear leaking near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear pipe burst when checking corrosion (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has several cracks in the side wall no cords found on inspection

Nearside mirror outer casing damaged

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,360 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded rusty (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside mirror cover brocken

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror cover brocken

rear exhaust box rusty

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded rusty (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,723 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,278 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Front tyres starting to split on inner walls

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Little reserve travel to handbrake

Small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,548 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,539 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,354 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 WMF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

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

Is BD55 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 WMF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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