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DE06 UOU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 UOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 131,538 miles

Front sub frame showing surface corrosion

Rear rear sub frame showing surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2022 124,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 117,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 113,434 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 113,434 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working siderepeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,408 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,146 miles

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

o/s rear tyre on wear bars on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,195 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,334 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,098 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,021 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,730 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,405 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,972 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,972 miles

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

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

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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DE06 UOU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE06 UOU, 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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DE06 UOU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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