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AK06 MYU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,895 mi
Last recorded169,895 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 MYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 169,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 169,895 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 160,040 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 160,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fuel system component leaking filter/hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 152,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 152,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 26 Jul 2017 152,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 12 Jul 2016 144,844 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 144,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EML illuminated

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 135,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 127,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres (both) wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 30 May 2014 127,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres (both) wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 30 May 2013 120,353 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 118,540 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 9 May 2011 110,330 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 10 May 2010 93,159 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 93,159 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,699 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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AK06 MYU 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK06 MYU, 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 AK06 MYU registered?

AK06 MYU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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