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BJ06 OFL

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,499 mi
Last recorded146,499 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 146,499 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,694 miles

Central heat shield loose

Offside wing repeater lens missing

Fail 4 Jan 2021 143,591 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Central heat shield loose

Offside wing repeater lens missing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,250 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 136,081 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

EML illuminated

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 129,571 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 129,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,759 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)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 105,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,742 miles

Engine Management light on

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 82,744 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,936 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,991 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 44,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,852 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 OFL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

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

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