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RN55 FRZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,024 mi
Last recorded122,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 FRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,024 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,546 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,020 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 88,018 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,290 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 84,290 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2015 80,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,269 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 76,269 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,834 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges (no cords visible)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,480 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,365 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

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 FRZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN55 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

RN55 FRZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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