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T23 GWT

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 GWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,904 miles

N/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

O/S WING MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST CASING DETERIORATED

SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Fail 3 Oct 2023 87,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDEWALL SEVERELY PERISHED EXPOSING CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL SEVERELY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

O/S WING MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST CASING DETERIORATED

SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,606 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

N/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,892 miles

N/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TWO PLACES ABOVE REAR SUB-FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

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

O/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR FOG LAMP TELL TALE-LIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED

Fail 23 Sep 2020 83,890 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative OSF LEVEL SENSOR LINKAGE BROKEN & MALFUNCTION LAMP ILLUMINATED (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

N/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TWO PLACES ABOVE REAR SUB-FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

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

O/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR FOG LAMP TELL TALE-LIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED

Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 82,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,142 miles

cuts / cracks on inner side walls of o/s & n/s front tyres

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,181 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,229 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,996 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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T23 GWT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T23 GWT, 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 T23 GWT registered?

T23 GWT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is T23 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 GWT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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