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RN55 AAU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,864 mi
Last recorded131,864 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 AAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 131,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 131,864 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 114,141 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 114,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 164,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 119,234 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,255 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RN55 AAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN55 AAU, 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 RN55 AAU registered?

RN55 AAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is RN55 AAU safe to buy?

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