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FP06 YFW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,248 mi
Last recorded180,248 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 YFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 180,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,592 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 175,190 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 170,183 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 170,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 165,846 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 156,459 miles

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

o/s/r and n/sr upper hub bushes slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2014 156,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/r and n/sr upper hub bushes slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2013 139,782 miles

both rear hubs slight play in upper bushes

Fail 31 Jul 2013 139,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear hubs slight play in upper bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2012 121,366 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 121,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,619 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 80,515 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 63,045 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 63,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FP06 YFW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP06 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP06 YFW registered?

FP06 YFW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is FP06 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP06 YFW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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