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VU06 UKC

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,206 mi
Last recorded146,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 146,206 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs rusty

subframe rusty front and rear

Pass 7 Apr 2025 146,180 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

whole exhaust corroded/rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2024 146,147 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 146,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2022 146,092 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR BUSHES VERY POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION AND STEERING AND SUBFRAMES RUSTY

Fail 26 Jan 2022 146,071 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR BUSHES VERY POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION AND STEERING AND SUBFRAMES RUSTY

Pass 1 Feb 2021 144,705 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes perished and cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2021 144,700 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes perished and cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2019 140,245 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded ( offside rear floor area )

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Front number plate poor condition

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Nearside rear parking brake performance poor

Offside front suspension arm corroded

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Jun 2018 135,224 miles

Both rear brake disc face corroded

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 135,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear brake disc face corroded

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,719 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded heavily

Offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 128,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded heavily

Offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,955 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 114,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 89,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 74,924 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 74,924 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,971 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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VU06 UKC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VU06 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

VU06 UKC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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