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BJ06 OFP

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,141 mi
Last recorded146,141 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 146,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,809 miles

!!OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AND TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD!!

gearbox offside drive shaft seal leaking oil slightly

long travel on handbrake lever

offside rear lower suspension arm outer rose joint worn near to limit

slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link rod ball joint

Fail 4 Feb 2020 137,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

!!OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AND TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD!!

gearbox offside drive shaft seal leaking oil slightly

long travel on handbrake lever

offside rear lower suspension arm outer rose joint worn near to limit

slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link rod ball joint

Pass 14 Feb 2019 129,667 miles

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

Nearside headlamp light output is reduced to the limits. Suspect the bulb is loose / not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm outer bearing / bush has some play in it.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is leaking at the offside output shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 129,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front exhaust hanger rubbers are missing

Front brake discs appear very worn

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

Nearside headlamp light output is reduced to the limits. Suspect the bulb is loose / not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm outer bearing / bush has some play in it.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is leaking at the offside output shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The parking brake effort has only just met the minimum limits at 16%. Brakes may need servicing or adjustment

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,916 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,571 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 120,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 117,981 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 117,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 113,288 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 21 May 2013 106,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,911 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 102,337 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 82,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,140 miles

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,763 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 OFP 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 68.4%.

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

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