Saab 9 5 (2006)
2006 Saab 9 5
CarHunch analysed 4,003 real MOT records for the 2006 Saab 9 5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2006 Saab 9 5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (54%) | 2,142 | 78.1% | 3.59 |
| Diesel (46%) | 1,843 | 76.4% | 3.58 |
| LPG (0%) | 16 | 74.8% | 4.25 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 3 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 73.3% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Saab 9 5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Saab 9 5 vehicles fall between 63,843 and 101,963 miles.
2006 Saab 9 5 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 764 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Saab 9 5
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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74.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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69.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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57.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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30.2%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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29.4%
Oil leak
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28.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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