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RN55 EWH

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

232,944 mi
Last recorded232,944 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 EWH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 232,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

eml on

nearside parking brake performance was slow at responding

Fail 13 Apr 2016 232,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

eml on

nearside parking brake performance was slow at responding

Pass 15 Apr 2015 173,481 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 147,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 147,206 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 131,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 116,230 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

possible diesel leakage-tank erea

Fail 6 Apr 2011 103,293 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,256 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,337 miles

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/r inner wheel rim slight damage.

o/s/f tyre down too 2mm/bald inner edge+small cut in thread.

o/s/r tyre down too 2.5mm.

wiper blades split on ends.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RN55 EWH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EWH, 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 EWH registered?

RN55 EWH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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