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RN55 EXS

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,665 mi
Last recorded138,665 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 EXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2018 138,665 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake slow to follow o/s

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,813 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 118,785 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 103,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,586 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,992 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,436 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear unevenly on inside edge

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inside edges [wearing thin]

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,554 miles

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly on inner and outer edges

rear tyres showing uneven wear

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 EXS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN55 EXS registered?

RN55 EXS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is RN55 EXS safe to buy?

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