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WG06 TKD

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,892 mi
Last recorded157,892 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 TKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 157,892 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 157,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 157,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release handle insecure

Exhaust corrooded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The inner bushes on both rear control arms are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,042 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber missing on rear silencer

Offside Rear handbrake lever return spring missing

Fail 16 Jan 2020 144,042 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber missing on rear silencer

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake lever return spring missing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 135,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 121,203 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres close to legal limit

rear brake pads very low and discs rusty

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,257 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusty

rear silencer rusty

slight wear in o/s/r top outer arm bush

Fail 11 Jan 2017 108,257 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs rusty

rear silencer rusty

slight wear in o/s/r top outer arm bush

Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 74,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,195 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,260 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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WG06 TKD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WG06 TKD, 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 WG06 TKD registered?

WG06 TKD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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