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CE06 UGU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,491 mi
Last recorded157,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 UGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 157,491 miles

slight play in rear upper suspension arms

Fail 26 Jul 2017 157,491 miles

Emissions not tested idle too high and severe oil leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in rear upper suspension arms

Pass 4 Aug 2016 150,547 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

management light on

Oil leak severe oil leak from cylinder head/ rocker cover area ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 150,547 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak and vehicle idle speed too high (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

management light on

Oil leak severe oil leak from cylinder head/ rocker cover area ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 141,011 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 137,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 137,907 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,261 miles

exhaust system staring to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 88,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 88,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,329 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,138 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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CE06 UGU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE06 UGU, 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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CE06 UGU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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