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BT06 ZGD

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,810 mi
Last recorded104,810 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,810 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 104,810 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,460 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 101,460 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,707 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 98,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,812 miles

Engine light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear hand brake return spring missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axel (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp auto levelling system fault warning lamp on

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,191 miles

Engine light on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp auto levelling system fault warning lamp on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,549 miles

offside rear suspension arm sensor lever insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,549 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

offside rear suspension arm sensor lever insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,406 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread pattern

headlanp auto leveling system fault warning lanp on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade satarting to wear

near side front tyre has slight inner side wall damage

nearside front (outter) Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,984 miles

nearside & offside rear brake disc's corrode & pitted excessivly.

nearside front driveshaft boot has small damage & leaking.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 67,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside & offside rear brake disc's corrode & pitted excessivly.

nearside front driveshaft boot has small damage & leaking.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,516 miles

nearside & offside rear brake disc's lightly started to corrode up !!!

nearside & ofside front brake disc's lipped & corrode on edges !!!

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,207 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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BT06 ZGD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT06 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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