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SM06 XTN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,320 mi
Last recorded181,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 XTN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 181,320 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Osf driving light out

Rear silencer outer skin loose

Fail 13 Jul 2019 181,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre pressure low 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Osf driving light out

Rear silencer outer skin loose

Pass 17 Jul 2018 165,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre cut on insides cords not exposed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 165,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre cut on insides cords not exposed

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 148,232 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r tyre misshaped tread pattern on inner edges, also have age related cracking

Pass 10 May 2016 141,232 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 141,232 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 133,912 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 125,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 120,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 104,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,364 miles

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

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

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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SM06 XTN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM06 XTN, 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 SM06 XTN registered?

SM06 XTN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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The MOT history for SM06 XTN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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