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HV06 XSO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,594 mi
Last recorded147,594 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 XSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 147,594 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 May 2025 140,301 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 133,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower inner bush creaking

Fail 3 May 2024 133,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower inner bush creaking

Pass 15 May 2023 124,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 116,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 116,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 100,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both appear to be incorrectly secured (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 100,480 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both appear to be incorrectly secured (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,909 miles

Dampness around rear fuel pipes, no sign of leak

Fail 29 Apr 2020 93,909 miles

Dampness around rear fuel pipes, no sign of leak

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,561 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front 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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,500 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 82,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,676 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,334 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2011 57,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2009 41,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,605 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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HV06 XSO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HV06 XSO, 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 HV06 XSO registered?

HV06 XSO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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