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BJ06 MYH

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,371 mi
Last recorded172,371 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 MYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 172,371 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 170,743 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 170,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 168,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 166,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 160,278 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 155,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 142,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight damage no sharp edges

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Only one of two washer jets working

Rear Silencer weak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 142,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Slight damage no sharp edges

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Only one of two washer jets working

Rear Silencer weak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 133,329 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Slight play in steering column UJ

Fail 21 Aug 2015 133,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Slight play in steering column UJ

Pass 14 May 2014 120,946 miles

nearside front wheel arch liner is damasged! (see leaking washer bottle)

washer bottle is leaking! (advise replacement)

winter tyres fitted at time of test!

Fail 14 May 2014 120,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre and offside windscreen washer jet are partially blocked!

nearside front wheel arch liner is damasged! (see leaking washer bottle)

washer bottle is leaking! (advise replacement)

winter tyres fitted at time of test!

Fail 1 May 2013 94,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs rusty

Pass 1 May 2013 94,265 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,612 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,229 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 47,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,528 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,451 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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BJ06 MYH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 MYH, 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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BJ06 MYH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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