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VX06 NZN

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

174,206 mi
Last recorded174,206 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 NZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 174,206 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2025 172,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 168,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 163,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 158,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 150,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 145,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,233 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,800 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,931 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,550 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,876 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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VX06 NZN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 NZN, 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 VX06 NZN registered?

VX06 NZN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is VX06 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 NZN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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