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GL55 FWZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,624 mi
Last recorded140,624 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,624 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 140,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 136,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Dec 2016 131,643 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 124,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 119,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,466 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,337 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 102,337 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,094 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,153 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,499 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 66,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,272 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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GL55 FWZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL55 FWZ, 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 GL55 FWZ registered?

GL55 FWZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is GL55 FWZ safe to buy?

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