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DB55 AAB

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,499 mi
Last recorded137,499 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 137,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,209 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,126 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 131,126 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil low

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,704 miles

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing screen

Fail 22 Nov 2017 127,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2016 120,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 112,464 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,833 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s wiper starting to smear screen

Fail 15 Feb 2013 104,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,697 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 96,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,523 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,870 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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DB55 AAB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 DB55 AAB, 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 DB55 AAB registered?

DB55 AAB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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