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RV06 DHG

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,137 mi
Last recorded190,137 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 DHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 190,137 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 190,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 177,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 168,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 163,008 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

HANDBRAKE CABLE RUBBING ON FUEL TANK

Fail 5 Mar 2018 163,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

HANDBRAKE CABLE RUBBING ON FUEL TANK

Pass 7 Mar 2017 152,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 139,650 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

Pass 25 Feb 2015 124,749 miles

sidewall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,671 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 108,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

EML ON

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

slight cut to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight runout on front brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,606 miles

play to nsr top & bottom suspesion bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,637 miles

surface corrosion to front & rear discs

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 44,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RV06 DHG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 RV06 DHG, 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 RV06 DHG registered?

RV06 DHG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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