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EY06 UMW

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,562 mi
Last recorded132,562 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 UMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 132,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e m light on.

oil leak from engine.

rear silencer outer skin breaking up.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 132,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e m light on.

oil leak from engine.

rear silencer outer skin breaking up.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 120,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust section deteriorated

slight play at both rear top suspension arm bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2015 119,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust section deteriorated

slight play at both rear top suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,614 miles

DAMAGE NOTED NEARSIDE FRONT SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

MINOR CORROSION FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

OUTER SKIN REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 110,614 miles

DAMAGE NOTED NEARSIDE FRONT SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

MINOR CORROSION FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

OUTER SKIN REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 99,654 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED

MINOR CORROSION TO REAR EXHAUST

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,703 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 88,703 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,888 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,431 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 66,431 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EY06 UMW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EY06 UMW, 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 EY06 UMW registered?

EY06 UMW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is EY06 UMW safe to buy?

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