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VU06 UKB

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,117 mi
Last recorded159,117 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UKB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 159,117 miles

under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 23 Jul 2020 159,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 145,633 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Jun 2016 140,577 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 140,522 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 137,480 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 129,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 89,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on 2mm, bald on inner edge and punchured

Fail 18 May 2012 89,877 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre on 2mm, bald on inner edge and punchured

Pass 20 May 2011 66,187 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,040 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low

Fail 18 May 2009 30,040 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn low

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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VU06 UKB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 VU06 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

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

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