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SP06 HJY

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,179 mi
Last recorded156,179 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 HJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 156,179 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 156,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 144,151 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 144,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 130,342 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Slight corrosion brake pipes, Front suspension arms & Rear exhaust silencer skin.

Slight corrosion rear suspension struts & Sub frame. Slight perishing rear suspension arm inner bushes.

Slight wear in rear suspension upper void bushes.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front just above 2mm, N/S/F at 3.5 mm (both wearing slightly on inside) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 130,342 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing Brake caliper outer spring clip. (3.5.1j)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Slight corrosion brake pipes, Front suspension arms & Rear exhaust silencer skin.

Fuel pipe leaking Leak off pipes between injector 2 & 3. (7.2.3)

Slight corrosion rear suspension struts & Sub frame. Slight perishing rear suspension arm inner bushes.

Slight wear in rear suspension upper void bushes.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front just above 2mm, N/S/F at 3.5 mm (both wearing slightly on inside) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 113,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level & fluid very dirty (3.6.G.1b)

Slight corrosion suspension struts & brake pipes at rear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear suspension upper void bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & N/S/R tyres approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear & N/S discs slightly corroded (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 113,279 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level & fluid very dirty (3.6.G.1b)

Slight corrosion suspension struts & brake pipes at rear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear suspension upper void bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & N/S/R tyres approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear & N/S discs slightly corroded (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,039 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,039 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,844 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,661 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 89,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,304 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 84,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 79,570 miles

advise engine manegment light on,rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion and will need attention soon

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,258 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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SP06 HJY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SP06 HJY, 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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SP06 HJY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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