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VE06 JAU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,567 mi
Last recorded121,567 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 JAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,567 miles

Damage to windscreen

Front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,804 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 103,944 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 103,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,197 miles

Damage to windscreen just outside zone A, and not in swept area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 101,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to windscreen just outside zone A, and not in swept area

Engine management light on

Front brake discs appear to be warped under roller testing

Headlamp level warning light on for HID

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,055 miles

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

damage to windscreen lower right, not in sight line and not quite in swept area at this time

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

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 JAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

VE06 JAU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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