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HK06 VTW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,045 mi
Last recorded163,045 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 VTW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 163,045 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 161,259 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 158,917 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 158,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 155,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nsr tyre

os front head lamp not 100%

thorn in os rear side wall tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 151,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 151,767 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 120,185 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 120,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,145 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,820 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 69,812 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front no plate delaminating

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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HK06 VTW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK06 VTW, 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 HK06 VTW registered?

HK06 VTW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is HK06 VTW safe to buy?

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