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BV06 YUY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,430 mi
Last recorded129,430 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 YUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 129,430 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 129,430 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 121,736 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 110,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 110,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,328 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2013 98,307 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 May 2012 82,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,704 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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BV06 YUY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV06 YUY, 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 BV06 YUY registered?

BV06 YUY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BV06 YUY safe to buy?

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