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BL06 EKR

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 126,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 112,122 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 111,918 miles

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

Offside Front Halfshaft nut missing hub nut. (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area. (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 96,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,451 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,451 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,496 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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BL06 EKR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL06 EKR, 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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BL06 EKR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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