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SB55 WHH

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,161 mi
Last recorded124,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 WHH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 18 Jan 2019 124,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Jan 2018 11,370 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 113,561 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage with the key removed from the ignition (2.1.4b)

Front to rear brake pipes and pipes going to rear caliper flexi heavily covered in grease not allowing full inspection

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

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

Suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,796 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

brake pipes greased

steering lock doesn't engage

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,777 miles

both front too rear brake pipes corroding

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,020 miles

advice exhaust rear box outer casting rotten

advice rear tyres out of shape 225/45/17 y

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,971 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 41,971 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,604 miles

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

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

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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SB55 WHH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB55 WHH, 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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SB55 WHH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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