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AK56 FDY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,561 mi
Last recorded198,561 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 198,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 197,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc contaminated front both (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated front both (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake need adjusting. (to loose)

hazard tell tail lights not working when engine off

Pass 26 Oct 2018 169,441 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2018 169,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2017 157,706 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads very low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 157,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2015 139,393 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,880 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 128,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 119,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 113,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 108,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,563 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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AK56 FDY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK56 FDY, 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 AK56 FDY registered?

AK56 FDY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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