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VO06 XEE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,608 mi
Last recorded139,608 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XEE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 139,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer de-laminating

Pass 21 Jul 2018 127,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,839 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,462 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,176 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,731 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,249 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 4 Mar 2010 46,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,333 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 XEE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEE, 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 VO06 XEE registered?

VO06 XEE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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