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BJ55 VFY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,854 mi
Last recorded153,854 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 153,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underbody sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine warning light on

headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

nearside handbrake return spring missing

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 25 Oct 2022 153,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underbody sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine warning light on

headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

nearside handbrake return spring missing

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 2 Aug 2022 153,843 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes x3 and both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,651 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 146,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,328 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 131,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 114,878 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 101,454 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 101,453 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short At fuel filter (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,865 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 90,861 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,964 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system,light rust corrosion

Some front & rear suspension components,light rust corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,342 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 75,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,784 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 58,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,972 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2010 56,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,178 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BJ55 VFY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ55 VFY, 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 BJ55 VFY registered?

BJ55 VFY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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