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RO06 VPR

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,350 mi
Last recorded155,350 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 VPR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 155,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 153,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ply or cord not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust fouling fuel tank

Pass 28 May 2021 149,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 147,393 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE loosing shape on tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 138,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 128,209 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 128,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 110,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,270 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre badly wearing on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2011 503,944 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,421 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RO06 VPR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VPR, 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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RO06 VPR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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