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FH55 HMK

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,326 mi
Last recorded167,326 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 HMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 167,326 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 167,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 165,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded near brake hoses

Fail 10 Dec 2020 165,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded near brake hoses

Pass 13 Dec 2019 163,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 163,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 161,848 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 147,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,884 miles

Localized corrosion- offside rear brake pipe

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn, recommend replace!

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2017 141,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Localized corrosion- offside rear brake pipe

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn, recommend replace!

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,366 miles

Nearside parking brake return-spring broken

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,642 miles

Rear silencer skin corroding

tow equipment removed

Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear silencer nearside rubber missing

Rear silencer skin corroding

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,339 miles

Centre exhaust-section heat shields coming loose

HID lamp washers not obviously not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake pad/s worn low

Rear silencer top-half skin corroded

Tow bar wiring socket missing

W/screen chipped

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,528 miles

'Service Reminder' message showing

Centre washer jet part-blocked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer nearside support rubber missing

Rear silencer outer skin (top) corroding

Towbar wiring socket flap/spring damaged may fail future MoT tests?

W/screen chipped

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,460 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,143 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FH55 HMK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH55 HMK, 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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FH55 HMK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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