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VX06 PVU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 146,024 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

OIl leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear suspension arm slightly bent

rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 146,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

OIl leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear suspension arm slightly bent

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 134,564 miles

Gearbox mount worn

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)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 134,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mount worn

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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 124,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013
Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,560 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,031 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 81,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,515 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 PVU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX06 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

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

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