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DV06 VHL

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,421 mi
Last recorded145,421 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 145,421 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

rear silencer box weakened by corrosion

Pass 20 May 2013 141,563 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 141,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 136,268 miles

Exhaust corrodid

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 136,268 miles

Exhaust corrodid

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

Pass 9 May 2011 113,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 113,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 93,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 70,499 miles

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 VHL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV06 VHL, 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 DV06 VHL registered?

DV06 VHL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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