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X20 AJC

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,059 mi
Last recorded121,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 AJC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 114,801 miles

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

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,678 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust muffler corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded rear box

Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,056 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 103,034 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Subframe Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe marked with chalk is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,220 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 94,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,460 miles

Both front fog lights broken/not working.

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Subframe rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Under vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Oil low topped up 1 litre. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 60-70% worn. (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front fog lights broken/not working.

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Subframe rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Under vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Oil low topped up 1 litre. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 60-70% worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,204 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,653 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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X20 AJC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X20 AJC, 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 X20 AJC registered?

X20 AJC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is X20 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X20 AJC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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