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VO06 UPC

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 89,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes pitted/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 May 2025 89,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes pitted/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2024 73,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 69,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 69,143 miles

Both hand brake return springs missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 68,430 miles

rear box of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 67,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp self levelling warning light on but no faults found working normally

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,818 miles

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

self leveling headlight warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,562 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,210 miles

slight wear to inner edge of nsr tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,332 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 UPC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VO06 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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