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DN06 TZD

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,031 mi
Last recorded159,031 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 TZD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 159,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 159,025 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 155,957 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 153,155 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 152,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,842 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 144,747 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose corroded at ferrules

Nearside Front Tyre side-wall damaged but not deep enough to expose cords

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose corroded at ferrules

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH hoses/unions (3.6.B.4e)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,948 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 123,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 116,741 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 116,741 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,805 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 109,552 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 101,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 87,800 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DN06 TZD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN06 TZD, 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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DN06 TZD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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