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ML06 HHX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,698 mi
Last recorded111,698 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 HHX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,111 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,014 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 97,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Rear suspension height sensor broken. (1.7.2)

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,323 miles

Both external handbrake cable return springs missing.

EML on

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,303 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both external handbrake cable return springs missing.

EML on

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,087 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,087 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,997 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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ML06 HHX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML06 HHX, 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 ML06 HHX registered?

ML06 HHX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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