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VK06 RVN

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,743 mi
Last recorded146,743 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 146,743 miles

Offside Front off side front drivers mirror glass poor condition

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust system in poor condition corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 146,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front off side front drivers mirror glass poor condition

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust system in poor condition corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,685 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pipe line corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 133,683 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pipe line corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,290 miles

Ecu light on

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,601 miles

Oil leak ()

front subframe corroding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,858 miles

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

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

Offside oil leak

exhaust silencer corroding

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

o/s/f tyre valve perishing

some corrosion front subframe

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

internal head lamp level control appears to be faulity

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight perishing on tread both rear tyres

some corrosion front subframe

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer outter skin corroded

front number plate cracked

front subframe has some corrosion

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,278 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 84,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,564 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat - unable to check that seatbelt.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,704 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 RVN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RVN, 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 VK06 RVN registered?

VK06 RVN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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