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J12 BWF

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,357 mi
Last recorded52,357 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 BWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 52,357 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 52,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,448 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,902 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 48,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,773 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,744 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 37,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,132 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 9 May 2012 22,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,770 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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J12 BWF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J12 BWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 BWF registered?

J12 BWF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is J12 BWF safe to buy?

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