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WU06 HNB

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HNB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,471 miles

front screen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

n/s/f tyre worn near to limits

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r bottom suspension arm

Fail 7 Dec 2018 129,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front screen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn near to limits

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r bottom suspension arm

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,619 miles

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

both rear outer seat belts retraction weak

Fail 29 Jan 2018 120,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort none (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear outer seat belts retraction weak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush in hub carrier (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 113,804 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage broken (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush in hub carrier (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and wearing on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 70,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc slightley worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,880 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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WU06 HNB 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 62.5%.

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 WU06 HNB, 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 WU06 HNB registered?

WU06 HNB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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