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E21 TAX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,254 mi
Last recorded224,254 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 TAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 224,254 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 215,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 215,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front to rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo area and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both nsf and osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment both sides low efforts (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 209,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 200,929 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 200,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 193,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 193,519 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 192,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber bushes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm and lateral arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 183,132 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim inner edge slightly bent

Pass 19 Apr 2017 166,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 153,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

park assist failure light on

Fail 12 Dec 2015 153,966 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

park assist failure light on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 133,097 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 121,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 112,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,515 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 69,920 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,920 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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E21 TAX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E21 TAX, 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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E21 TAX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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