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GL06 FCC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,621 mi
Last recorded164,621 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 FCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2019 164,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 157,692 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured close to limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front and o/s/r tyres on 3 mm

both front springs rusty

headlamps flicker when turned off

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2017 154,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 152,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 145,072 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2015 134,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,488 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 110,293 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 57,756 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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GL06 FCC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FCC, 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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GL06 FCC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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