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FD55 EYV

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,447 mi
Last recorded159,447 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 159,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 152,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 127,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 114,708 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,228 miles

Exhaust box slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,027 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,344 miles

n-s-r tyre tread depth 3/4mm

o-s-r tyre tread depth 3/4mm

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,374 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 48,371 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2010 32,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,983 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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FD55 EYV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FD55 EYV, 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 FD55 EYV registered?

FD55 EYV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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