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OO06 DCH

2017 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

46,008 mi
Last recorded46,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO06 DCH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 44,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,124 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 149,116 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 36,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 139,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 28,561 miles

Engine bay covers + undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank heat shield corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 21,638 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 18,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 14,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,304 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 12,395 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 air fresheners

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,080 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 89,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,707 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 68,707 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,772 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,682 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 51,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,194 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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OO06 DCH is a 2017 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OO06 DCH, 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 9 years old, this Saab 9-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OO06 DCH registered?

OO06 DCH is a 2017 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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