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SV06 THK

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,327 mi
Last recorded122,327 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 THK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 122,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe has small leak/ in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage over subframe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe/suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

transmission oil pipes to gearbox corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 122,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative damaged/broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe has small leak/ in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage over subframe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe/suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

transmission oil pipes to gearbox corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2020 95,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 83,336 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 83,306 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,322 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S HAND BRAKE RETURN SPRING MISSING

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK GAITER (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp level sytem shows fault in display but aim is good

Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,309 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp level sytem shows fault in display but aim is good

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,273 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,973 miles

front no.plate deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre near limit.(225/45r17.-94W.)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,755 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,644 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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SV06 THK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV06 THK, 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 SV06 THK registered?

SV06 THK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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