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BJ06 UPN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

217,940 mi
Last recorded217,940 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 217,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 214,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 210,662 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 206,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 203,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 195,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 183,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 171,120 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 154,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box has some rust

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 138,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,174 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 122,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 95,853 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 95,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,123 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 63,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,849 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,660 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 UPN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

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

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