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BT06 TKU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,497 mi
Last recorded155,497 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 TKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 155,497 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 155,497 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 150,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside rears onto flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer badly corroded

both outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,855 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 143,855 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside pipe across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 137,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside pipe across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,243 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 119,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,490 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 97,490 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,546 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 55,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near-side rear tyre has nail

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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BT06 TKU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT06 TKU, 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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BT06 TKU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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