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GP06 RPZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

193,153 mi
Last recorded193,153 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 RPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 193,153 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 192,672 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 187,459 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 182,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 175,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 172,871 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2017 172,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 166,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 158,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 149,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 139,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 121,528 miles

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

all brake discs becoming corroaded

nail in near side rear tyre

near side rear tyre worn down to 3mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear tyre worn down to 3mm tread depth

very slight play felt in both rear lower suspension arms outer bushes

wipers smear slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2010 100,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,050 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,143 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,143 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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GP06 RPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GP06 RPZ, 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 GP06 RPZ registered?

GP06 RPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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