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GX06 ZBZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,821 mi
Last recorded135,821 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 ZBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 135,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 133,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 133,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 128,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,051 miles

Nearside Front little downward movement on coil springs

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front little downward movement on coil springs

Fail 2 Feb 2022 120,048 miles

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

Nearside Front little downward movement on coil springs

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front little downward movement on coil springs

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,912 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 May 2017 72,700 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 59,280 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,567 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,958 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 40,958 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2013 33,938 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,573 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2011 23,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 19,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2009 14,328 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 14,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GX06 ZBZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX06 ZBZ, 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 GX06 ZBZ registered?

GX06 ZBZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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