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WJ06 OHW

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,563 mi
Last recorded141,563 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 OHW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 141,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 139,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 136,331 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 136,331 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 132,362 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 132,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 127,553 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,574 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 124,574 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,724 miles

Engine oil leak

Long hand brake travel adjustment may be required

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,486 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 100,486 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,627 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,274 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,663 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

rear trailing arm bushes sepperating

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,663 miles

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

rear discs rusty

rear trailing arm bushes sepperating

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,972 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,882 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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WJ06 OHW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ06 OHW, 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 WJ06 OHW registered?

WJ06 OHW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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