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DY06 AFO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,779 mi
Last recorded120,779 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 AFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 116,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,488 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,389 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 111,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 107,046 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 81,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,820 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,185 miles

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

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)

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism plastic casing damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,732 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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DY06 AFO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY06 AFO, 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 AFO registered?

DY06 AFO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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