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WD55 OXA

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,298 mi
Last recorded136,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 OXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,298 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both sides shock absorbers casings corroding.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,659 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 107,055 miles

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 5 May 2015 89,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 75,047 miles

225/45x17 tyres fitted on front,235/45x17 tyres fitted on rear

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

eml on

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,939 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,471 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,254 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,398 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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WD55 OXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WD55 OXA, 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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WD55 OXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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