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BK06 YTS

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,402 mi
Last recorded198,402 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 YTS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 198,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition [ outer skin corroded ]

Pass 7 Mar 2023 192,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 184,187 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 184,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 174,897 miles

r/n/s tyre wearing out of shape

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 166,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 156,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 146,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 135,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 125,597 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,010 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,521 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Mar 2010 52,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,331 miles

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

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

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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BK06 YTS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BK06 YTS, 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 BK06 YTS registered?

BK06 YTS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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