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SB06 KJV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 KJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 147,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at offside front sub frame (2.3.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rose bush in hub (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rose bush in hub (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 3 May 2016 144,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 144,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 136,668 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 136,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 125,515 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 125,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 109,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 97,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 81,506 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 50,091 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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SB06 KJV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB06 KJV, 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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SB06 KJV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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