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RO06 DKX

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,570 mi
Last recorded156,570 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 156,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 147,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 139,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 137,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 133,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2016 133,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,543 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust system deteriorated both boxes

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,368 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 122,367 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 116,790 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 116,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

backbox outer skin in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 94,457 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,831 miles

front wipers in slightly poor condion

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 DKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

RO06 DKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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