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RS06 CFS

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,869 mi
Last recorded33,869 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS06 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 33,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 32,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside,upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,301 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,644 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 29,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 28,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 28,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2017 28,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,842 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,280 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 14,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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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RS06 CFS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RS06 CFS, 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 RS06 CFS registered?

RS06 CFS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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The MOT history for RS06 CFS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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