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BJ06 UNK

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,636 mi
Last recorded61,636 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on floor in plastic clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear on limit (2.4.G.2)

all tyre valves rubber cracking

both door mirror glasses a bit faded

both front tyres rubber cracking a bit in tread inner edges

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

headlamp washes not working

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,220 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 56,220 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm ish (3.5.1g)

Offside steering rack gaiter damp?

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear a bit (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

oil leak on gear box

Fail 11 Jan 2016 50,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter? (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm ish (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside steering rack gaiter damp?

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear a bit (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

oil dripping from under tray?

Fail 20 Jan 2015 46,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp washer not working may be frozen?

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

headlamp washer not working may be frozen?

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge abit stepped

Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,583 miles

chip, n/s/f screen

engine bay and undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,700 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly starting to split

both rear tyres tread slightly cracked

headlamp washers inop

n/s/f tyre wearing low, almost bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low, slight wear on edges

slight cuts/damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small chip n/s front screen

Fail 4 Feb 2011 18,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 16,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 14,398 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,398 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 UNK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

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

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