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RO06 VPL

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,082 mi
Last recorded147,082 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 VPL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2022 147,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter aera (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light on but pads ok

knocking noise from engine area plus idle speed rough ( suspect duel mass flywheel and clutch )

Pass 30 Mar 2021 143,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 141,434 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,803 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 16 Mar 2017 131,424 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside handbrake lower on perfomance

Pass 4 Apr 2016 126,777 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 126,777 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 120,650 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 120,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2013 111,941 miles

both front tyres worn low

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 May 2012 109,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,684 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 81,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,344 miles

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 VPL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RO06 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

RO06 VPL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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