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RV06 JJX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,855 mi
Last recorded100,855 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 JJX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,855 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 100,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,528 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 94,527 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 86,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,017 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,151 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 77,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,082 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 74,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,166 miles

both rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,736 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,873 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 15 Feb 2013 47,255 miles

both rear tyres are on 2mm tread

Fail 15 Feb 2013 47,255 miles

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

both front and off/side/rear tyres are on 2mm tread

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,616 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,927 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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RV06 JJX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

RV06 JJX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for RV06 JJX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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