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RO06 DKF

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,905 mi
Last recorded158,905 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 DKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 158,905 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 158,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 144,867 miles

eml light indicateing an engine fault

Fail 13 Sep 2017 144,834 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light indicateing an engine fault

Pass 15 Sep 2016 131,388 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 131,388 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 116,082 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both rear wheels poss bushes worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,686 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 95,573 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,954 miles

Minor side wall damage to near side front and rear tyres

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,321 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RO06 DKF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RO06 DKF, 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 RO06 DKF registered?

RO06 DKF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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