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SP06 RXA

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 RXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,079 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

rear sub frame/suspension arms corroded not seriously weakened

reversing lamps not working

Fail 24 Sep 2019 119,079 miles

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

rear sub frame/suspension arms corroded not seriously weakened

reversing lamps not working

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,912 miles

oil leak

reversing lamp not working

Fail 5 Sep 2018 107,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

reversing lamp not working

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,045 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,041 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,506 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter assy (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,178 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,178 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,898 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,682 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)

nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,598 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,598 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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 RXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RXA, 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 SP06 RXA registered?

SP06 RXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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