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SO55 NXH

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,836 mi
Last recorded134,836 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,836 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 134,544 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rearward bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm forward bushes worn at both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn 2-3mm.

exhaust heatshields insecure.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 126,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 126,848 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex through wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,494 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 112,494 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,097 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 97,575 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,797 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,986 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,027 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 65,026 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,657 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,507 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 NXH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SO55 NXH, 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 SO55 NXH registered?

SO55 NXH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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