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DY56 DKU

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,082 mi
Last recorded126,082 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 DKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 126,082 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear tire pressure looks low

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,735 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 118,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 109,229 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,406 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,643 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,470 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 33,250 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Tyre size- 225/45/17 W

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,372 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 DKU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

DY56 DKU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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