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FN06 YSJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,621 mi
Last recorded157,621 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 YSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 157,621 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2020 155,505 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,324 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 153,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,991 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn x2 (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 148,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn x2 (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,441 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 131,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,245 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 119,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,847 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,872 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 109,819 miles

Heavy vibration from engine/Gearbox

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

Fail 14 May 2013 109,819 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Heavy vibration from engine/Gearbox

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 109,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine vibration excessive

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak around gearbox

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,984 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,481 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 68,719 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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FN06 YSJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN06 YSJ, 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 FN06 YSJ registered?

FN06 YSJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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