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CV06 WFD

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,467 mi
Last recorded165,467 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 WFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 165,467 miles

Front suspension corroded

rear o/s suspension coil spring corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 165,467 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

rear o/s suspension coil spring corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 159,510 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 159,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 148,850 miles

Front tyres getting close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear seat belt starting to fray

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,524 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in rear top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 138,521 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in rear top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 112,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,412 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,329 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 88,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,345 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 57,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ecu light on

Pass 24 May 2011 48,078 miles

undertray fitted to the front of vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Pass 6 May 2010 39,090 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,566 miles

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

Nearside 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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CV06 WFD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV06 WFD, 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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CV06 WFD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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