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L999 JFP

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,248 mi
Last recorded179,248 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 JFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 179,248 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o.s. front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear rear sub-frames are corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2025 179,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o.s. front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear rear sub-frames are corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2024 177,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 176,709 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s rear and front to back corroded between plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust deteriorating

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 27 May 2022 172,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

under side corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 172,438 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all rear suspension very rusty

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2019 171,467 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 171,467 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 155,843 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 144,200 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,365 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 121,036 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 101,160 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside + offside rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,021 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 17 Dec 2009 39,334 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)

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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L999 JFP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L999 JFP, 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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L999 JFP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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