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VK06 BKG

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,576 mi
Last recorded101,576 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BKG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule around all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases casing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,832 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 98,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,326 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 96,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,013 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsr tyre slight feathered

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,031 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,199 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,340 miles

osf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,294 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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VK06 BKG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK06 BKG, 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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VK06 BKG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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