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VK06 XUH

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,525 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,521 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror glass has slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 82,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass has slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,692 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,692 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,359 miles

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

duel mass vibration evident

engine covers & undertrays fitted

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,359 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working came on during test (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam came on during test (1.7.5a)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

duel mass vibration evident

engine covers & undertrays fitted

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,903 miles

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to nsr & osr

vibration from engine, suspect duel mass flywheel

Fail 10 Feb 2015 68,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to nsr & osr

vibration from engine, suspect duel mass flywheel

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,742 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2011 55,587 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 XUH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 VK06 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

VK06 XUH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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