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PX06 UDW

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,173 mi
Last recorded150,173 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 UDW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 150,173 miles

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

Rear axl corroded

Fail 2 May 2025 150,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axl corroded

Pass 11 May 2024 150,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 144,327 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 139,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING IN SECURING CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT GEAR BOX MOUNTING BUSH WORN

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUB FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUB FRAME REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Fail 5 Aug 2020 139,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING IN SECURING CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT GEAR BOX MOUNTING BUSH WORN

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUB FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUB FRAME REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 139,030 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 139,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,723 miles

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2017 120,723 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 114,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge 225/45/17

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 114,509 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge 225/45/17

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,711 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 94,711 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,092 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,977 miles

front pads getting low?

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,741 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 UDW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX06 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

PX06 UDW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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