2006 Saab 9-5 · 4,041 MOT tests
2006 Saab 9-5 reliability
2006 Saab 9-5s fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 9-5 years (4,041 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- 36.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 124,683
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,041
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Saab 9-5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.1%
- Brakes12.2%
- Suspension11.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Tyres8.5%
- Body, chassis and structure5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.65%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.13%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.9%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.75%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.48%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.26%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.04%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (8.74%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Saab 9-5 reliable?
2006 Saab 9-5s fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 9-5 years (4,041 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Saab 9-5 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.65% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.13% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Saab 9-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Saab 9-5 shows 124,683 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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