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BT56 WFY

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,551 mi
Last recorded141,551 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 141,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs on undersheilds (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

exhaust heatsheild loose but still secure

Fail 7 Aug 2018 141,551 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))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs on undersheilds (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

exhaust heatsheild loose but still secure

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,503 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 126,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,341 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,124 miles

advise n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,967 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,220 miles

front brake imbalance at 21%

light corrosion on brake discs

n/s/r tyre wearing on shoulder

some uneven application rear service brake

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,149 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on outside edge

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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BT56 WFY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT56 WFY, 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 BT56 WFY registered?

BT56 WFY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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