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SP55 JXO

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,671 mi
Last recorded105,671 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 105,671 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 105,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2016 101,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2015 94,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,577 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 85,477 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

A/C pipes insecure on front panel

Handbrake application slightly uneven

Headlamp washers inop

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2014 79,644 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 79,642 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,078 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,360 miles

oil leak @ gear selector shaft

Fail 28 Jan 2010 34,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak @ gear selector shaft

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,326 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 26,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SP55 JXO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP55 JXO, 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 SP55 JXO registered?

SP55 JXO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is SP55 JXO safe to buy?

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