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VU06 UKA

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,147 mi
Last recorded200,147 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UKA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 200,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 184,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 171,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts and rears. (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 171,827 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts and rears. (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 147,453 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 147,453 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 144,376 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge, Handbrake cable return springs missing.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 144,373 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge, Handbrake cable return springs missing.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 127,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,668 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 116,745 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside and inside edges

Pass 4 May 2011 93,514 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 93,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2010 71,732 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,253 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VU06 UKA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU06 UKA, 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 VU06 UKA registered?

VU06 UKA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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