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S444 BBD

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,158 mi
Last recorded94,158 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 94,158 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

hand brake exss travel

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass badly deteriorated / faded. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn / bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Light lens broken.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2024 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass badly deteriorated / faded. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn / bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Light lens broken.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass condition deteriorated. ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 84,099 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass condition deteriorated. ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,836 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,702 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,209 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,895 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 70,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,121 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Engine light on

Exhaust silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 63,192 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 57,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,303 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 51,132 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 43,197 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,355 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S444 BBD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S444 BBD, 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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S444 BBD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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