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GJ06 EXM

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,330 mi
Last recorded143,330 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,330 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 139,233 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 135,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 132,062 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 128,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,692 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 124,692 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 120,383 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 120,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 115,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 95,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,543 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE COVER SILLS FITTED

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,161 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,431 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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GJ06 EXM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol 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 GJ06 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

GJ06 EXM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ06 EXM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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