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VO06 UML

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,565 mi
Last recorded119,565 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,565 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded Front To Rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshner ()

N/s Front Side Repeater Lens Missing

O/s Front Door Mirror

Oil Leak Around Engine And Engine Bay Area

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s + O/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s + O/s Rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,565 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded Front To Rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshner ()

N/s Front Side Repeater Lens Missing

O/s Front Door Mirror

Oil Leak Around Engine And Engine Bay Area

Side repeater not working N/s Front (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s + O/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s + O/s Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 111,299 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)

Fail 27 May 2015 105,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 105,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 99,094 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 99,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,995 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,492 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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VO06 UML is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO06 UML, 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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VO06 UML is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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