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EX55 OSY

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,137 mi
Last recorded187,137 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 187,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 182,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 182,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 177,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 172,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link pin (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 166,838 miles

Small chip in screen, drivers side

Pass 17 Feb 2021 163,050 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Ball joint cover adrift

Rear Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear silencer skin peeling off

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 158,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear tyre 2 x small metal objects in tread

offside front anti roll bar link pin gaiter slight worn

offside front tyre worn / wearing inner edge

slight blow at front exhaust,centre and rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 152,678 miles

front exhaust blowing

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

rear exhaust corroded

small nail in offside front tyre

wind screen stone chipped in drivers vision

Pass 20 Feb 2018 146,622 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen stone chipped in drivers vision

Pass 7 Feb 2017 138,384 miles

stone chips in offside windscreen

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,780 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 130,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,792 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 114,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 103,057 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 93,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,405 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,059 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,914 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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EX55 OSY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EX55 OSY, 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 EX55 OSY registered?

EX55 OSY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is EX55 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OSY shows 22 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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