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BJ06 OJP

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,910 mi
Last recorded172,910 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OJP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 172,910 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame attachment washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame attachment washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2020 162,572 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 162,571 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attaches to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 148,878 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 148,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 137,897 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 137,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,430 miles

oil leak

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 116,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,288 miles

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 109,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,941 miles

near side rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,941 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)

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,821 miles

NS door mirror damaged/repaired.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,815 miles

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

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

NS door mirror damaged/repaired.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,539 miles

NS door mirror damaged.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

NS door mirror damaged.

Parking brake ns rear support bracket insecure.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,986 miles

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

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 OJP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

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

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