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HD06 HWS

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 HWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 112,904 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,130 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 109,191 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 107,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,534 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,710 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 86,332 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 86,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,640 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 65,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,776 miles

rear tyres cracking // park brake travel

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking // park brake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,214 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,964 miles

both front tyres close to limits

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,338 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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HD06 HWS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 HD06 HWS, 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 HD06 HWS registered?

HD06 HWS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for HD06 HWS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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