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EA06 HVX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,014 mi
Last recorded71,014 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 HVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,014 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,791 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 54,944 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,974 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,671 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,372 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 36,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,914 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 33,914 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 29,353 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 24,939 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,446 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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EA06 HVX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA06 HVX, 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 EA06 HVX registered?

EA06 HVX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is EA06 HVX safe to buy?

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