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IEZ 3893

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,140 mi
Last recorded139,140 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIEZ 3893
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 139,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes worn and should be checked fully

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

noise from clutch / gearbox area

Fail 3 Oct 2018 139,068 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes worn and should be checked fully

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

noise from clutch / gearbox area

Pass 15 Sep 2017 128,015 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2017 128,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,070 miles

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside front tyre 3mm and bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre 3mm and bald on outer edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 119,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside front tyre 3mm and bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre 3mm and bald on outer edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,053 miles

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

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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IEZ 3893 is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 IEZ 3893, 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 IEZ 3893 registered?

IEZ 3893 is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is IEZ 3893 safe to buy?

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