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DV06 VHG

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,301 mi
Last recorded124,301 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,301 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn at the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,186 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 113,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 107,259 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 107,235 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,991 miles

unable to get smoke reading, to lean

Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 95,377 miles

airbag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,071 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 82,900 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 82,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 62,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine undertray fitted

r/o/s tyre tread on legal limit + cracked -recommend replaced

slight play in n/s rack arm

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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DV06 VHG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV06 VHG, 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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DV06 VHG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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