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DY56 DKJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,904 mi
Last recorded100,904 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 DKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,904 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 100,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,747 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater case missing

Offside All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity only when indicator is operated (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2024 94,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension and sub frame corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underside corrosion on body, suspension and brake components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,482 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,490 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,220 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

parking brake travel/performance near limit

Fail 15 Jan 2020 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

parking brake travel/performance near limit

Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,895 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,716 miles

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage & outer edge worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,116 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,676 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,531 miles

front wiper blades are perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,879 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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DY56 DKJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DY56 DKJ, 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 DY56 DKJ registered?

DY56 DKJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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