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SO55 NWW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,031 mi
Last recorded85,031 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating ON LIMIT NOW nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear by front subrame ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corroding

oil residue engine areas

underbody general corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 68,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 54,183 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,073 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,246 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 45,244 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 45,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear inner sidewalls split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,925 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 39,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,890 miles

Metal sections of front brake hoses heavily rusted.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 35,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Metal sections of front brake hoses heavily rusted.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,788 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,329 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,178 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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SO55 NWW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO55 NWW, 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 SO55 NWW registered?

SO55 NWW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is SO55 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 NWW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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