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SP06 RXU

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,260 mi
Last recorded116,260 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 RXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,260 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,906 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,360 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,900 miles

Centre heat shield adrift hitting exhaust

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,120 miles

slight play in offside rear hub bush

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside rear hub bush

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,932 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 60,932 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 RXU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SP06 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

SP06 RXU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is SP06 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 RXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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