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WL55 FUW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,647 mi
Last recorded154,647 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 FUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,647 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 154,647 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 136,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 129,841 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 84,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,463 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 79,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,374 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,391 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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WL55 FUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WL55 FUW, 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 WL55 FUW registered?

WL55 FUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 2006.

Is WL55 FUW safe to buy?

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