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SV06 TLF

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,663 mi
Last recorded87,663 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 TLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,663 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 87,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,508 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,218 miles

e m l light on

fuel filter heavly corroded

oil wetness around engine area

slight play in o/s/r n/s/r banana arm bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,621 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 79,620 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

small cut in near side front tyre side wall

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,634 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

small cut in near side front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,372 miles

bonet release missing

both front and both rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

bonet release missing

both front and both rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2012 52,689 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 20,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 TLF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 SV06 TLF, 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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SV06 TLF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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