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MD03 NSW

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,611 mi
Last recorded140,611 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 NSW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 140,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 140,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 119,501 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2014 119,501 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2013 108,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of coolant leak on undertray

Pass 19 Aug 2013 108,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of coolant leak on undertray

Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,746 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,669 miles

engine oil leak

front wiper blades split and beginning to smear windscreen

slight free play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,988 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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MD03 NSW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD03 NSW, 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 MD03 NSW registered?

MD03 NSW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is MD03 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 NSW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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