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W13 SOL

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,161 mi
Last recorded156,161 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 SOL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 156,161 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 156,161 miles

Central Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Return spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 146,732 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 2 Sep 2024 146,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable return spring missing

Rear Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

silencers delaminating

Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,376 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,150 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 122,149 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 113,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,520 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 104,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,389 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,588 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer on hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,098 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,474 miles

advise flat spots on n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise flat spots on n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,893 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W13 SOL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W13 SOL, 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 W13 SOL registered?

W13 SOL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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