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OV06 MRY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

245,017 mi
Last recorded245,017 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 MRY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 245,017 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 245,017 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 223,018 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 200,440 miles

both side rear brake discs corroded and pitted and worn

both side rear brake padds gettint low

brake pipe front to rear and both side rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 197,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing but no cords visible

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very close to none (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management lamp on

rear chassis and inner sills corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2014 193,924 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 193,924 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 185,458 miles

unable to check inside brakes

Fail 16 Oct 2013 185,458 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2012 174,252 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 174,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 162,507 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 162,215 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 117,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 106,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,376 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OV06 MRY 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 61.1%.

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 OV06 MRY, 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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OV06 MRY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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