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WR06 RXK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,327 mi
Last recorded124,327 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 RXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,327 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Slight movement from all front subframe bushes, and lower arm bushes

Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Slight movement from all front subframe bushes, and lower arm bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,696 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Reversing lights not working

Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,696 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Reversing lights not working

Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,271 miles

park brake efficiency just reached

rear n/s light lens broken

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,233 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 99,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,820 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,826 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Parking brake travel long

Fail 9 Feb 2013 83,826 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake travel long

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,457 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

play in both nearside rear suspension bushes

play in both offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,127 miles

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

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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WR06 RXK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WR06 RXK, 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 WR06 RXK registered?

WR06 RXK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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