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SC55 OXM

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,448 mi
Last recorded169,448 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 OXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 169,448 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 169,440 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 158,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 143,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 126,260 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 126,260 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,935 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,360 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,360 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,781 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 52,781 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 34,113 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,113 miles

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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SC55 OXM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC55 OXM?

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What year was SC55 OXM registered?

SC55 OXM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is SC55 OXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 OXM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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