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RV06 UPY

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,133 mi
Last recorded116,133 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 UPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 115,979 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Pick-Up Ring (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 108,878 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,735 miles

BONNET SAFETY LATCH STIFF

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,730 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,174 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,732 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,494 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,424 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,621 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs lipped

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm drivers 3mm

passenger rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,704 miles

nail in drivers rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,043 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,395 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 UPY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

RV06 UPY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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