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J99 BJT

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,016 mi
Last recorded160,016 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 BJT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 160,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 160,001 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested HEADLAMP NOT WORKING ON DIP BEAM (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT RECORDED (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL 9 INCH LONG SEPERATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 150,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable return spring loose

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2024 150,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable return spring loose

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 147,400 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 147,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 144,490 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 138,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,287 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 135,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 129,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,001 miles

slight play in n/s drop link

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,598 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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J99 BJT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J99 BJT, 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 J99 BJT registered?

J99 BJT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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