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VE06 HXP

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,812 mi
Last recorded135,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 135,812 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 135,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 131,718 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 131,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 127,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 122,597 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 122,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 119,021 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 114,808 miles

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 114,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 111,642 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 111,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,869 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 HXP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

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

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