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EF06 THV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,545 mi
Last recorded91,545 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 THV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak beadle ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,758 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 71,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,949 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,949 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,816 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,851 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,923 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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EF06 THV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF06 THV, 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 EF06 THV registered?

EF06 THV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2006.

Is EF06 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 THV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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