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EX06 MZW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 MZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 121,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 115,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,873 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,822 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 59,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,812 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,802 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,775 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,213 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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EX06 MZW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX06 MZW, 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 EX06 MZW registered?

EX06 MZW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is EX06 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 MZW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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