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J666 SLA

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,928 mi
Last recorded165,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 SLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 165,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,330 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 138,591 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 123,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,135 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 28 Jan 2021 110,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,537 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,441 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,870 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Inner Edge ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 78,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Inner Edge ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,739 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 46,724 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,663 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,291 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 14,291 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,799 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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J666 SLA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J666 SLA, 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 J666 SLA registered?

J666 SLA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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