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WL06 DHO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,755 mi
Last recorded78,755 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 DHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And side wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 77,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded and small hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 77,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected ABS RING BROKEN (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded and small hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,496 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL AS KURB DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AS KURB DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 75,496 miles

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

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL AS KURB DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AS KURB DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,225 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 71,184 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,909 miles

mill light

slight judder on fropnt brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,673 miles

rear sub frame rusty

under guards

Fail 12 Apr 2018 65,673 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear sub frame rusty

under guards

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,389 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,657 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 57,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,262 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edge

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,262 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 46,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,534 miles

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

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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WL06 DHO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WL06 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL06 DHO registered?

WL06 DHO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is WL06 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL06 DHO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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