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GL06 FBB

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,500 mi
Last recorded142,500 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 FBB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 142,500 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust box

light corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2022 137,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust system

Fail 6 Oct 2022 137,439 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust system

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,543 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,008 miles

both trailing arm bushes debonding

slight play in front subframe rear bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,993 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box is rusty & poor

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,125 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,309 miles

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

Service light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,284 miles

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

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

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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GL06 FBB 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 93.8%.

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 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 GL06 FBB, 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 GL06 FBB registered?

GL06 FBB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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