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FH55 NLC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,955 mi
Last recorded141,955 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 141,955 miles

Brake components corroded

Coil spring corroded All badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded, rear box outer skin coming away

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis sections badly corroded- requires attention soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,258 miles

All suspension components corroding.

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corrosion.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 138,135 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All suspension components corroding.

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corrosion.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 134,562 miles

Exhaust system corroded / Rear silencer Outer Skin peeling

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 130,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 125,798 miles

Heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 125,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 118,240 miles

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

Heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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

Very slight frosting on headlamps

Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe running front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

all 4 tyre inner sidewalls weakened due to being run flat

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,086 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all 4 tyre inner sidewalls weakened due to being run flat

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,414 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 98,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,514 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

Offside front tyre damage to outer wall.

Offside headlamp vertical aim on upper limit

Offside rear tyre perishing

Visual access rear inner brake pads restricted

Windscreen chip damage zone A and outer zone.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 91,514 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

Offside front tyre damage to outer wall.

Offside headlamp vertical aim on upper limit

Offside rear tyre perishing

Visual access rear inner brake pads restricted

Windscreen chip damage zone A and outer zone.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,294 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 74,189 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,767 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,007 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,919 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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FH55 NLC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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