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OV06 XXK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,054 mi
Last recorded174,054 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 174,054 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded towards offside rear

rear exhaust in poor condition and hanger broken

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2017 174,051 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipe corroded towards offside rear

rear exhaust in poor condition and hanger broken

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2016 156,581 miles

Front screen damaged

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2015 142,417 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 142,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 129,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 121,748 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 121,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 110,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 81,427 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 81,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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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OV06 XXK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XXK, 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 OV06 XXK registered?

OV06 XXK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is OV06 XXK safe to buy?

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