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SC55 OXA

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 OXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,961 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,961 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 100,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,353 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 87,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,751 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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SC55 OXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SC55 OXA, 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 SC55 OXA registered?

SC55 OXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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