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VE06 HXH

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,605 mi
Last recorded183,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 183,605 miles

Some steering and suspension components corroded - underside vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2021 180,230 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some steering and suspension components corroded - underside vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 174,614 miles

Some steering and suspension components corroded - underside vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 170,293 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 163,238 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 154,329 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 146,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 131,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 121,074 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,037 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,018 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 65,619 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,218 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 HXH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HXH, 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 VE06 HXH registered?

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

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