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DD05 DOD

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,763 mi
Last recorded119,763 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD05 DOD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 119,763 miles

ns outer cv boot weeping

rear number plate

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

handbrake return springs missing

Pass 23 Jan 2025 113,654 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 113,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,419 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,536 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 85,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of inner and outer edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of outer edge ware

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing outer edge ware

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,341 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,911 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,242 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 45,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,059 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,059 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,059 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)

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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DD05 DOD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DD05 DOD, 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 DD05 DOD registered?

DD05 DOD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is DD05 DOD safe to buy?

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