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GF55 BBE

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,330 mi
Last recorded138,330 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 BBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 138,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 136,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 125,236 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 94,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,617 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,787 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 26,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 26,530 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,493 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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GF55 BBE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF55 BBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF55 BBE?

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What year was GF55 BBE registered?

GF55 BBE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is GF55 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 BBE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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