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WU06 HVE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,220 mi
Last recorded177,220 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 177,220 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 177,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 175,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2022 175,703 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 173,514 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 171,460 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 171,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 164,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 157,257 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 149,090 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 141,114 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 131,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mount bolt insecure

offside front arch liner damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 123,702 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s rear lower suspension arm outer bush slight play and knock

rear exhaust section corroding and deterioating

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,149 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs lipped

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,686 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,296 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 HVE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU06 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

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

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