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S44 BFF

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 124,701 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 119,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 114,059 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 113,875 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 108,007 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,469 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 97,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 97,292 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,159 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 93,156 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,667 miles

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,964 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,391 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,855 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,935 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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S44 BFF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BFF, 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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S44 BFF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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