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SO06 JZN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

85,011 mi
Last recorded85,011 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 JZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,179 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective torn worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 81,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective torn worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,884 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine bay/n/s rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body work damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2018 74,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Body work damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Body work damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,191 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear car damage

Oil leak ()

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear bumper damage

Fail 22 Sep 2017 71,189 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass cracked and cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear car damage

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

EML on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 2mm, 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear bumper damage

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,262 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge/perished

o/s mirror damaged

wipers poor

Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to tear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

EML on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked glass and missing cover (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear car damage

Oil leak ()

PWS inop

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

heat shield loose

n/s/f/ hub noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,186 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking of rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,974 miles

bonnet saftey catch siezed

h/lamps poor beam image

Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,974 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet saftey catch siezed

h/lamps poor beam image

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,326 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,201 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,703 miles

wiper parking faulty

Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper parking faulty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside door mirror

Fail 9 Jul 2010 22,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside door mirror

Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,157 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

slight travel at handbrake lever

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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SO06 JZN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SO06 JZN, 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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SO06 JZN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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