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GP55 VMC

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,677 mi
Last recorded169,677 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VMC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 169,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 166,527 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 166,520 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn back mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn back mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 161,395 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Mar 2020 157,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust poor condition-corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 157,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust poor condition-corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 149,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2019 149,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2018 144,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,995 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2017 137,995 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,615 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 129,615 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 121,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2014 115,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 104,346 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 102,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 101,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,185 miles

nearside front tyre wearing dlighty on the edges

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GP55 VMC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP55 VMC, 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 GP55 VMC registered?

GP55 VMC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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