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SC55 OXP

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,112 mi
Last recorded148,112 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 OXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 148,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 142,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 136,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,970 miles

front wipers poor

rear tyres bald at inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,203 miles

movement in near-side rear upper & lower hub bushes

movement in off-side rear upper hub bush

stone chip in B zone of front screen less than precribed size

Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,203 miles

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

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

movement in near-side rear upper & lower hub bushes

movement in off-side rear upper hub bush

stone chip in B zone of front screen less than precribed size

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 65,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OXP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OXP, 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

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What year was SC55 OXP registered?

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

Is SC55 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 OXP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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