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OY06 ZVC

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,948 mi
Last recorded127,948 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 ZVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 127,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 122,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Near side front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,101 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Pass 24 May 2014 98,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 87,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,487 miles

both rear tyres vwearing on inner edge

engine management light on

rear pads wearing low

Fail 31 Mar 2012 73,487 miles

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

both rear tyres vwearing on inner edge

engine management light on

rear pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 61,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,714 miles

slight play in handbrake lever

Fail 29 Mar 2010 50,700 miles

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

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

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,615 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 ZVC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY06 ZVC, 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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OY06 ZVC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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