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OU06 MXC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,228 mi
Last recorded195,228 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 MXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 195,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 183,651 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 175,454 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rears wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside front lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear inner wheel arches next to coil spring upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust corroded

steering lock not operating

Fail 27 Jan 2020 175,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and Nearside front to rears, underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside fronts wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rears wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside front lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear inner wheel arches next to coil spring upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust corroded

smell from engine when running, possible Alternator

steering lock not operating

Pass 17 Jan 2019 165,619 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

middle exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

nearside front door mirror starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box corroded

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 15 Jan 2019 165,570 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

middle exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

nearside front door mirror starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box corroded

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 15 Jan 2018 158,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 151,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front sub-frame rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear main bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front slightly worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 144,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 144,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,306 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 19 May 2014 129,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 112,563 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 112,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 97,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 67,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 52,372 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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OU06 MXC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU06 MXC, 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 OU06 MXC registered?

OU06 MXC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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