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BJ06 MYC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,237 mi
Last recorded188,237 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 MYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 188,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2020 182,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 172,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 163,484 miles

Advise a piece of trim is loose on the offside front very close to the drive shaft.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on both outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and cracking on the inside. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 163,489 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advise a piece of trim is loose on the offside front very close to the drive shaft.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on both outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and cracking on the inside. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 153,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 153,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,017 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 144,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush on bottom of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush on bottom of hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 129,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 91,850 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,374 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eninge management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,575 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,518 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 51,518 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,024 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BJ06 MYC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ06 MYC, 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 BJ06 MYC registered?

BJ06 MYC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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