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BJ06 OGB

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,341 mi
Last recorded145,341 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 145,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 133,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides- droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides- inner/outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 126,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,433 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 114,061 miles

Offside and Nearside rear tyres are wearing on the outer side

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 114,057 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres are wearing on the inner side

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front seatbelt locking mech has a faulty way of cliping but still works.

Nearside rear seatbelt locking mech is stiff when locking in the seatbelt but still works.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 92,720 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 92,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,790 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear centre seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 27 Jan 2012 78,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear centre seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,791 miles

rear child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,417 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 OGB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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