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WP55 FTU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,396 mi
Last recorded39,396 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 FTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 34,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and quite perished

Offside Rear tyre worn and has a nail in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,912 miles

both front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges, perished and cut in tread

Fail 11 Feb 2016 28,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges, perished and cut in tread

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,603 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 16,917 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,039 miles

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

minor damage to nearside front tyrewall

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 20 Jan 2012 13,598 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,070 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 12,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 10,649 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 10,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,525 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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WP55 FTU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WP55 FTU, 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 WP55 FTU registered?

WP55 FTU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is WP55 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP55 FTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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