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S44 BBV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,791 mi
Last recorded148,791 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,607 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,252 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 141,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 131,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 131,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 124,831 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osr (4.1.E.1)

osr/nsr upper hub bushes slight movement child seat nsr

Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

child seat nsr

osr/nsr top hub bushes worn

Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,519 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

child seat nsr

osr/nsr top hub bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage ns mirror case

very slight play in osr/nsr suspension rose bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2013 97,526 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air con pipe leaking green die

damager ns mirror case

oil level low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,526 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air con pipe leaking green die

damager ns mirror case

oil level low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,266 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteroated

child seat nearside rear

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,682 miles

Avice Handbrake adjusted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,639 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S44 BBV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S44 BBV, 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 S44 BBV registered?

S44 BBV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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