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VO06 XEH

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,677 mi
Last recorded236,677 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XEH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 236,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 226,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 199,051 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 198,981 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 159,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 159,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 121,471 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 121,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 102,201 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 XEH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

VO06 XEH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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