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VX06 BBN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,527 mi
Last recorded126,527 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 BBN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,527 miles

Damage to offside front wing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 126,527 miles

Damage to offside front wing

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 124,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight damage to offside front wheelarch

Pass 19 Mar 2014 120,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 117,229 miles

tow bar fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 96,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2010 84,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,752 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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VX06 BBN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX06 BBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX06 BBN registered?

VX06 BBN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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