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WU06 HNF

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,113 mi
Last recorded178,113 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 178,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 173,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 173,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 168,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 163,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condtion

Fail 5 Jun 2023 163,436 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condtion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 157,436 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 157,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 151,408 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 151,307 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 145,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2019 139,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 133,247 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear both corroded in clip`s Long pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,943 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,849 miles

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)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 97,525 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 79,408 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 62,727 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 53,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 53,849 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)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WU06 HNF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol 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 WU06 HNF, 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 WU06 HNF registered?

WU06 HNF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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