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VX06 PXV

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 101,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2025 101,325 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,500 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 94,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 77,530 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,975 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,240 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,322 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,320 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,686 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,792 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,895 miles

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

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 PXV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

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

Is VX06 PXV safe to buy?

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