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BP55 OGV

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,867 mi
Last recorded63,867 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 OGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 63,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald and down to 3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 58,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,848 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 54,960 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm on outer edge of tread worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 May 2019 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2018 47,230 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front auter tyre sligly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,139 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 35,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,629 miles

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

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

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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BP55 OGV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BP55 OGV, 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 BP55 OGV registered?

BP55 OGV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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