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BJ06 OJG

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,470 mi
Last recorded145,470 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 145,470 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places / including suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 27 May 2021 145,470 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places / including suspension components

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 29 Apr 2021 145,466 miles

Emissions not tested AUX belt split/peeled apart (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached not attached to roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative motor not working (4.1.5 (a))

"Brake light failure" message displayed

"Washer fluid level low.Refill"message displayed

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2020 111,868 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 111,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,284 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,318 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 86,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front brake discs corroded

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,671 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,377 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,338 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,203 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,935 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,745 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 OJG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OJG, 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 OJG registered?

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

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