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SB06 XDP

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,837 mi
Last recorded164,837 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 XDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 164,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 13 Aug 2021 164,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2020 162,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 156,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some componenets

Fail 12 Mar 2019 156,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some componenets

Pass 17 Feb 2018 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 132,356 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper/flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,088 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 125,087 miles

Fuel hose leaking leaking at join under drivers seat (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top and bottom rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top and bottom rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 112,917 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 112,907 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,431 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 88,430 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,979 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside park brake should be capable of a greater braking effort

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,815 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 XDP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XDP, 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 XDP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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