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PX06 UDV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,847 mi
Last recorded177,847 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 UDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 177,847 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspenion arm inner rose joint slightly worn

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 177,846 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper outer rose joint showing signs of wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very smooth-dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 171,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 167,445 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 152,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 152,276 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,838 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,735 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,262 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly at inner edges of treads

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,407 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 83,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,310 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 70,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,496 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly at inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2012 49,496 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly at inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,352 miles

both front wiper rubber ends split but clearing screen effectively

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 24,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,450 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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PX06 UDV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX06 UDV, 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 PX06 UDV registered?

PX06 UDV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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