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VE06 HXG

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,553 mi
Last recorded163,553 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 163,553 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 159,313 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 159,313 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 154,042 miles

nearside park brake low effort

Fail 25 May 2017 154,042 miles

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

nearside park brake low effort

Pass 5 Jul 2016 143,574 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 143,574 miles

registration plate faded front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 129,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,673 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,032 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,876 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,951 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 HXG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE06 HXG registered?

VE06 HXG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is VE06 HXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 HXG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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