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FE06 UGB

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,331 mi
Last recorded113,331 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 UGB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (recommend replace) (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine oil below minimum level

exhaust is corroded

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 107,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,508 miles

Front Sub-frame o/s/r bush deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,507 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame o/s/r bush deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,491 miles

handbrake poor

Fail 23 Aug 2018 95,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake poor

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,095 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,292 miles

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

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

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front service brakes show imbalance of 10%.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,881 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,292 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,881 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,571 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 45,571 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2011 38,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,107 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,092 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked as child safty seat fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2010 31,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear seat belt not checked as child safty seat fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,099 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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FE06 UGB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE06 UGB, 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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FE06 UGB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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