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SY06 BXJ

2006 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,554 mi
Last recorded138,554 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 BXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 138,554 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 138,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint pinch bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 138,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retaining bolt defective (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,336 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front engine oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 134,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front engine oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 122,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,585 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,133 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,750 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2009 83,270 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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SY06 BXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY06 BXJ, 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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SY06 BXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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