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S777 RWS

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,007 mi
Last recorded172,007 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 RWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 172,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 163,669 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 158,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 155,235 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2018 153,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 153,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 150,705 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 150,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 148,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 142,835 miles

e.m.l light on

exhaust rear back box outer skin corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 May 2015 142,835 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

e.m.l light on

exhaust rear back box outer skin corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 142,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

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

e.m.l light on

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s rear tyre has cracks

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 137,438 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 12 Jan 2013 110,077 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE SLIGHTLY STICKING

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 14 Jan 2012 83,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,167 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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S777 RWS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 S777 RWS, 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 S777 RWS registered?

S777 RWS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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