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SB06 XEA

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,325 mi
Last recorded84,325 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 XEA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,325 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,197 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,981 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,255 miles

front discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 30,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,921 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 XEA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

SB06 XEA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is SB06 XEA safe to buy?

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