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VK06 XUO

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,215 mi
Last recorded110,215 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 110,215 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 May 2023 106,422 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 101,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 99,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 95,423 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 95,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake return spring broken

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,149 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,577 miles

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

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

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)

offside rear handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,822 miles

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)

both front wiper blades are split on ends

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,913 miles

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

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

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 XUO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

VK06 XUO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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