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WJ06 OKA

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,112 mi
Last recorded146,112 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 OKA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 146,112 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 144,573 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension is rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 140,940 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,127 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,626 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 139,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached ex corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 136,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 134,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 130,877 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (boomerang arm) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre of rear anti-roll bar very close to beam, may touch when flexing

slight vibration when turning steering wheel on full right hand lock. power steering reservoir fluid above minimum

Fail 17 Jan 2017 129,562 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (boomerang arm) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

centre of rear anti-roll bar very close to beam, may touch when flexing

slight vibration when turning steering wheel on full right hand lock. power steering reservoir fluid above minimum

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,533 miles

engine oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 19 Jan 2016 119,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,921 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,222 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 88,956 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,908 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,480 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 43,480 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

distortion on nearside rear tyre inner edge

numerous oil leaks

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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WJ06 OKA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

WJ06 OKA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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