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SB06 XDR

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,749 mi
Last recorded150,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 XDR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 150,749 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 150,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,682 miles

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 130,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps low. Suspect automatic height adjustment is in op (1.8)

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 115,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,904 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,819 miles

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)

The windscreen wiper blades are split and are smearing the screen slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,548 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 XDR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB06 XDR, 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 SB06 XDR registered?

SB06 XDR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SB06 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB06 XDR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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