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BG06 XRA

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XRA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,295 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,275 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch next to rear shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch next to rear shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,439 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 132,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 125,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 117,248 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,094 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 9 Jan 2017 93,422 miles

Oil leak?

Fail 6 Jan 2017 93,422 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak?

Pass 27 May 2016 90,097 miles

nail in n/s/r

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 May 2016 90,097 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in n/s/r

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2014 76,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,267 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,962 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 43,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 23,741 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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BG06 XRA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG06 XRA, 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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BG06 XRA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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