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FD55 EZG

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,884 mi
Last recorded158,884 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 158,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 158,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 154,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 151,123 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 148,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,197 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 134,492 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

exhaust back box slight corrosion on outer skin

osf & nsf tyres damaged on inner sidewalls not showing cord or ply

Fail 28 Dec 2017 134,492 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

exhaust back box slight corrosion on outer skin

osf & nsf tyres damaged on inner sidewalls not showing cord or ply

Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,222 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 113,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,197 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp warning lamp on but headlights operate correctly & correct aim

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

osf & nsf tyres cracked not showing cord/ply

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,774 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

osf & nsf tyres cracked not showing cord/ply

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,177 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,842 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 60,541 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,472 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 EZG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD55 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

FD55 EZG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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