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X111 CGM

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,722 mi
Last recorded128,722 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 CGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 128,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 128,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 122,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 115,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO AREA ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 115,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO AREA ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,565 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO AREA ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD AREA DISTORTED

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD AREA DISTORTED

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + BRAKE DISCS VERY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

H/BRAKE SERVICE REQUIRED

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside H/LAMP REQUIRES ATTENTION (BULB)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,112 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels slightly distorted on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 79,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,207 miles

Gearbox mounting defective torque bar ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 65,374 miles

Oil leak around engine and gearbox ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,572 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,801 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,258 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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X111 CGM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X111 CGM, 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 X111 CGM registered?

X111 CGM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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