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BJ06 UNB

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,999 mi
Last recorded192,999 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 192,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers limit of 0.50 (0.92 measured) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper outer suspension arm bush worn with excessive play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn below limit and to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc surfaces slightly deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage of fluid from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front windscreen has several areas of minor stone chip damage within swept area

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper outer suspension arm bush worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine MIL stays on indicating fault

Fail 23 Nov 2020 192,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 180,495 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 180,479 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear slight free play in suspension arms

Pass 14 May 2018 167,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and perishing between treads

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Offside front to rear brake pipe rusting between clamps

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Fail 14 May 2018 167,179 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and perishing between treads

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Offside front to rear brake pipe rusting between clamps

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 17 May 2017 156,771 miles

Rear pads getting low

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,059 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear, best possible test carried out

Fail 1 Jun 2016 146,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted in nearside rear, best possible test carried out

Pass 28 May 2015 134,354 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

stone chips windscreen

Pass 14 May 2014 119,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 105,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 89,835 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 76,414 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs corroded & worn

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,231 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

no print out was produced due to low emissions for diesel test

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 UNB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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