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BD55 WMV

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,696 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of front marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has worn

Nearside Rear tyre has worn edges

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has worn edges

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,028 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,905 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,683 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 59,634 miles

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

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 51,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,419 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 25,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,471 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 WMV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

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

Is BD55 WMV safe to buy?

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