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VE06 OBS

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

249,928 mi
Last recorded249,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 249,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 245,808 miles

eml on oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 236,425 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 236,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced beam image too dull not shwing on headlamp tester (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (beam image too dull not shwing on headlamp tester) (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 213,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 195,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 191,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked secure

uneven wear pattern noted on inner shoulder right hand rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2013 191,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked secure

uneven wear pattern noted on inner shoulder right hand rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2012 167,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 167,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 136,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 136,479 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,123 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 106,123 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 105,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight handbrake travel

Fail 16 Jun 2009 105,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight handbrake travel

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 OBS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

VE06 OBS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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