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OY06 WJL

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 WJL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 82,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 82,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45y17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45y17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,976 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 76,450 miles

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

all the exhaust

Pass 5 May 2016 72,133 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front discs lipped

oil level on min

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

service light on

small stone chips

Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,765 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front discs lipped

oil level on min

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

service light on

small stone chips

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,735 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

turbo sweating

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,871 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,053 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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OY06 WJL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY06 WJL, 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 OY06 WJL registered?

OY06 WJL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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