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SC06 PUO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,000 mi
Last recorded87,000 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 PUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,000 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRAME MARKED WHITE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,485 miles

Front subframe coroded

Nearside Front subframe coroded

Nearside Rear shocker slightly coroded

Offside Front subframe coroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly coroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

both exhaust boxes outer skin coroded

slight oil leak at engine

underbody coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front subframe coroded

Nearside Front subframe coroded

Nearside Rear shocker slightly coroded

Offside Front subframe coroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly coroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

both exhaust boxes outer skin coroded

slight oil leak at engine

underbody coroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin coroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 70,763 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

under body corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,353 miles

bad oil leak

slight play rear axel bushes n/s and o/s

Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,352 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached to drop link (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak

slight play rear axel bushes n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,749 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 52,508 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,150 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,148 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,965 miles

Handbrake cable / lever return springs missing at rear backplates.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,605 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 37,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,170 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 31,971 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 26,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,720 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SC06 PUO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC06 PUO, 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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SC06 PUO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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