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VU55 EEM

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,042 mi
Last recorded151,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 EEM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 151,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Jun 2024 151,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Jun 2024 151,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 May 2023 149,328 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 149,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Feb 2023 148,927 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front sub frame (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sub frame (front) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

oil leak

signs of coolant leak

slight noise to front exhaust

warning message showing on dashboard

Pass 23 Feb 2022 145,370 miles

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

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

coolant leak

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

exhaust system corroding

oil leak

play to both front sub frame (rear) bushes

warning messages showing on dashboard

Fail 22 Feb 2022 145,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

coolant leak

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

exhaust system corroding

oil leak

play to both front sub frame (rear) bushes

warning messages showing on dashboard

Pass 12 Feb 2021 142,020 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

play n/s/rear wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2020 138,513 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2020 138,513 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2019 128,200 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front engine support bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,165 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,314 miles

both front tyres wearing low

damage to n/s/r light cluster

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,969 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,968 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,636 miles

both front tyres wearing low

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 14 Jan 2010 32,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VU55 EEM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VU55 EEM, 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 VU55 EEM registered?

VU55 EEM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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