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DY06 AFN

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,262 mi
Last recorded138,262 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 AFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 138,262 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 138,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front fog lights damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in passenger front anti roll bar link

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 125,607 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in passenger front anti roll bar link

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger rear tyre worn edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 110,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger rear tyre worn edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in passenger front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in passenger front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,444 miles

grease around drivers c.v gaiter

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,322 miles

front number plate cracked

long handbrake travel

play in passenger front anti roll bar link

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

long handbrake travel

play in passenger front anti roll bar link

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,165 miles

front number plate cracked

play in passenger front anti roll bar link

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 65,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm

drivers rear tyre wearing inner edge

front number plate cracked

play in passenger front anti roll bar link

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,309 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

passenger rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads starting to wear

passenger rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,951 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)

nearside rear parking brake noly just met the requirements

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,114 miles

Offside Inner 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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DY06 AFN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DY06 AFN, 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 DY06 AFN registered?

DY06 AFN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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