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BF06 RYR

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,307 mi
Last recorded168,307 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 RYR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 168,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 160,087 miles

Central heat shield coming loose

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 154,132 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 154,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,117 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

NSR tyre lumpy on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror deteriorated

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Drivers (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Drivers (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 129,090 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure Drivers (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

NSR tyre lumpy on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,877 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,234 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 107,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,905 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,301 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,230 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,473 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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BF06 RYR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYR, 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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BF06 RYR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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