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BJ55 VGA

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,804 mi
Last recorded131,804 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 131,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 130,214 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 125,664 miles

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

advise rear brake discs corroded badly

Pass 7 Jan 2014 119,776 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 119,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust.

offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,553 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 47,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air filter box insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,544 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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BJ55 VGA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BJ55 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

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

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