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SB06 XDV

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,838 mi
Last recorded117,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 XDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2011 117,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,025 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 98,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,272 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 XDV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

SB06 XDV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is SB06 XDV safe to buy?

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