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FM06 FJO

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,524 mi
Last recorded155,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 FJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 155,524 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn close to limit and worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front roll bar links worn

rear trail arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Jul 2014 131,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front roll bar links worn

rear trail arm bushes worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,114 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 111,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,220 miles

nearside door mirror appears to be slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,995 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,240 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 61,078 miles

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

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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FM06 FJO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FM06 FJO, 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 FM06 FJO registered?

FM06 FJO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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