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GF06 DCY

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,504 mi
Last recorded120,504 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 DCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 120,504 miles

General corrosion to exhaust system

General corrosion to front suspension arm

Fail 7 Sep 2023 120,504 miles

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

General corrosion to exhaust system

General corrosion to front suspension arm

Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,466 miles

General corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2021 116,107 miles

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

General corrosion to front and rear suspension component.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,698 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills and chassis rails corroding. Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted making full assessment difficult (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 114,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills and chassis rails corroding. Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted making full assessment difficult (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,440 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad on limit. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush worn/play. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills and inner wheel arches. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult.

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,907 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 91,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,612 miles

Offside Rear Upper outer wishbone bush play

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2014 74,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2013 68,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,213 miles

front wipers starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,189 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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GF06 DCY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF06 DCY, 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 GF06 DCY registered?

GF06 DCY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is GF06 DCY safe to buy?

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