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S4 ABT

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,288 mi
Last recorded52,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 ABT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 52,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 51,025 miles

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

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

surface Corrosion, underside front and rear

Fail 9 May 2025 51,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, cracking, worn in middle, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads wearing material perishing/breaking up on edges

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

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

surface Corrosion, underside front and rear

Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,385 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 47,385 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 41,326 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,841 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 35,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,507 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 33,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,945 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 27,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,259 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,343 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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S4 ABT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S4 ABT, 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 S4 ABT registered?

S4 ABT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is S4 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 ABT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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