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DY06 ULH

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,244 mi
Last recorded147,244 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 147,244 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 142,158 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 134,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 126,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 121,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 112,924 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 112,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 106,354 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 106,354 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 100,078 miles

engine management light is illuminated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 100,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 20 May 2014 93,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all four tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 20 May 2014 93,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all four tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 21 May 2013 83,972 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 21 May 2013 83,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 77,292 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 71,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ULH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

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

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