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GU06 EOC

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

230,415 mi
Last recorded230,415 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 EOC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 230,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 230,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 207,086 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 183,674 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 183,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 159,492 miles

both rear tyres edge uneven wear

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2012 140,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 115,594 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 115,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,430 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,815 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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GU06 EOC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GU06 EOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU06 EOC registered?

GU06 EOC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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