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BD55 WMW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,676 mi
Last recorded98,676 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

engine management light on

oil leak from sump

Fail 29 Mar 2016 98,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear yellow chalked pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

engine management light on

oil leak from sump

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,253 miles

O/S headlight aim on upper limit

O/S/F front fog light lens broken

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WMW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

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

Is BD55 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 WMW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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