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VE06 BZB

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,157 mi
Last recorded190,157 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 BZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 190,157 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 190,145 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 181,552 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 167,297 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 167,281 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 156,501 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 150,609 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded mian front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 140,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear steel pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,014 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 122,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 101,689 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 85,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 69,133 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 51,014 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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VE06 BZB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE06 BZB, 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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VE06 BZB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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