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SG06 MXJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,401 mi
Last recorded147,401 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 MXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,401 miles

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fuel Filter corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 147,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush is Split (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fuel Filter corroded

Handbrake Return Spring Missing O/S

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,839 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 137,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Rear Section Badly corroded & Peeling

Pass 30 Nov 2015 126,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,157 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 104,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 92,612 miles

front and center exhaust sections corroded at joint and at support brackets

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust silencer corroded

subframe rusty / corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,666 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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SG06 MXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG06 MXJ, 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 SG06 MXJ registered?

SG06 MXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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The MOT history for SG06 MXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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