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DY06 ULB

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,657 mi
Last recorded157,657 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ULB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 157,657 miles

Front subframe, rear mounts worn

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

underside components, subframes, suspension ect are very corroded but relative to age & mileage of vehicle.

Fail 10 May 2023 157,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe, rear mounts worn

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

underside components, subframes, suspension ect are very corroded but relative to age & mileage of vehicle.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 154,066 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall/edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 154,062 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall/edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 148,852 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 148,848 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamps constantly flicker (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamps constantly flicker (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is obviously under inflated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 143,795 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 143,779 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,297 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear BOTH rear arms have play

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 130,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,976 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,532 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 108,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,440 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 98,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight leveling warning light on

headlights flicker when switched off

nail nearside rear tyre border line if repairable 235/45/17

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,119 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,394 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,394 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,355 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DY06 ULB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

DY06 ULB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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