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HK06 VTY

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,260 mi
Last recorded121,260 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 VTY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 121,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower Oil leak ()

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 zr 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,887 miles

Offside Rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,908 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 104,907 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,459 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,459 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,472 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge the same on offside front too

Fail 24 Feb 2014 89,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge the same on offside front too

Fail 24 May 2013 86,425 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 86,425 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 77,054 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 May 2011 71,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2011 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,946 miles

wiper blades wearing

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 VTY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTY, 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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HK06 VTY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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