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BD55 WML

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,680 mi
Last recorded120,680 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 120,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,923 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 67,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,197 miles

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

front tyres wearing low 2.5 to 3.5mm

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,504 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,533 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,827 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,168 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 30,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WML is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

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

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