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BJ06 OFU

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 108,825 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 108,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,280 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 98,277 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 77,001 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,699 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,792 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,792 miles

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

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 19 Jul 2014 64,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,086 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,237 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,250 miles

Nearside 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)

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 OFU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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