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SK06 RXZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,303 mi
Last recorded113,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 RXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,303 miles

both rear brake pipes to brake hoses slightly corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

Fail 8 Jul 2021 113,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear brake pipes to brake hoses slightly corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,272 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 99,272 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2018 77,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,566 miles

Brake performance low, system requires attention

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to rear is starting to corrode at securing points along floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged bead has had welded repair (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

One of rear silencer box mountings is detached but system is adequately supported

Outer skin of rear silencer box corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure Joint of anti-roll bar link detached (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter under vehicle is corroded and leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake performance low, system requires attention

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to rear is starting to corrode at securing points along floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged bead has had welded repair (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

One of rear silencer box mountings is detached but system is adequately supported

Outer skin of rear silencer box corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 May 2015 68,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r window damaged

parking brake imbalance

rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

welded repair to o/s/f wheel rim inner

Fail 26 May 2015 68,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r window damaged

parking brake imbalance

rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

welded repair to o/s/f wheel rim inner

Pass 8 May 2014 65,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

centre heat shield insecure

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

nail in o/s/r & o/s/f tread not repairable

o/s/f wheel inner rim been welded

o/s/r window damaged

support bracket broken off rear silencer

Fail 6 May 2014 65,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

centre heat shield insecure

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

nail in o/s/r & o/s/f tread not repairable

o/s/f wheel inner rim been welded

o/s/r window damaged

support bracket broken off rear silencer

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,567 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 61,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,421 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

drivers front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,198 miles

light smearing from front wipers

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,276 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts on sidewall not reaching cord

Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

cuts on side wall n/s/f n/s/r not reaching cord

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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SK06 RXZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SK06 RXZ, 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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SK06 RXZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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