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GJ06 EXH

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,209 mi
Last recorded172,209 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 172,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 152,533 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS NEED CHANGING. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,540 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front bald edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,977 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 119,942 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

malfunction indicator lamp Indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, (pre 01/07.2008)

Pass 3 Aug 2021 117,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 116,862 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 116,862 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 114,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,391 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 112,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,513 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,092 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 106,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,152 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,514 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,611 miles

turbo leaking oil /o/s/f tyre has tear in side wall (not showing cord)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

turbo leaking oil /o/s/f tyre has tear in side wall (not showing cord)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,405 miles

Both number plates deteriorating - recommend replacement especially rear

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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GJ06 EXH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ06 EXH, 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 GJ06 EXH registered?

GJ06 EXH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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