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BJ06 OGM

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,799 mi
Last recorded120,799 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,799 miles

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 9 Sep 2025 120,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2024 114,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 114,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 110,116 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases includes DPF and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 107,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,842 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 102,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,805 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,805 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,556 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 81,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,099 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,497 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,310 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.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 OGM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 OGM registered?

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

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