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VU06 VFG

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,886 mi
Last recorded194,886 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 194,886 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 194,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 190,958 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 187,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 184,412 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))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 184,412 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 181,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 175,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 168,677 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 153,451 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 137,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2013 112,887 miles

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

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,170 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,803 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,624 miles

Damage too offside front wing/bumper.

Pass 11 May 2009 46,097 miles

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

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 VFG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

VU06 VFG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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