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GF06 VFG

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,243 mi
Last recorded200,243 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 VFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 200,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower 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 pin bush has close to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 195,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2023 191,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush has close to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2022 184,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 180,063 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 179,300 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 171,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 159,613 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,638 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 149,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,216 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,013 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 72,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,956 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,956 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,155 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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GF06 VFG 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 85%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

GF06 VFG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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