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BF06 RYD

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,881 mi
Last recorded194,881 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 RYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 194,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 184,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 173,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 167,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 154,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 142,855 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 131,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,369 miles

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 24 Mar 2016 128,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure terminals on battery loose (1.9.1)

Centre Front bonnet safety catch sticking

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres worn on inner and outter eages

advise both rear tyres starting to step on inner tread

advise exhaust corroaded front to back

advise surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

advise under vehicle corroaded in places

Pass 13 Feb 2013 117,538 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 117,538 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,207 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,506 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 103,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 101,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,205 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,205 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BF06 RYD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF06 RYD, 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 BF06 RYD registered?

BF06 RYD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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