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SB55 VAY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 VAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,166 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f front sub frame rear bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 78,165 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s/f side indicator lamp lens Sharpe edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f front sub frame rear bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 75,128 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,863 miles

Rear Parking brake effort just meets requirement of 16% will need adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,621 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 67,561 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users osr corner inner crash absorber, put in nsf footwell (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective osf (1.7.2)

LPG oil tank/bottle cap splitting under bonnet

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

antifreeze leak hose ns/centre engine bay

eml on dash

exhaust backbox corroded and outer skin peeling off

nsf 1 of 2 screenwasher jets working

oil leak

osf corner bumper slightly caused by damage

osr childseat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle is dual fuel petrol and lpg

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,920 miles

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

autogas filler cap cover missing

childseat osr

dry antifreeze top engine

engine mgt light on dash

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeling off

nsr parking brake effort low

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 63,920 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nsf (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right nsf (1.8)

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

nsr parking brake effort low

oil leak

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

autogas filler cap cover missing

childseat osr

dry antifreeze top engine

engine mgt light on dash

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeling off

Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,093 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,416 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,307 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SB55 VAY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB55 VAY, 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 SB55 VAY registered?

SB55 VAY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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