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GF06 VFK

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,268 mi
Last recorded180,268 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 180,268 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 180,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 173,009 miles

rear silencer corroded

suspension surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2019 173,009 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

rear silencer corroded

suspension surface corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2019 173,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 157,257 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,968 miles

EML light on

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,564 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 13 Aug 2016 128,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 112,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 98,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,673 miles

Chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,937 miles

Driver's door mirror slight damage repaired/covered with tape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,488 miles

Driver's door mirror damaged/repaired with tape

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

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

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

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 VFK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF06 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

GF06 VFK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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