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FV55 SYY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,239 mi
Last recorded101,239 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 SYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,239 miles

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

rear disc rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2016 92,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,086 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 89,031 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

E.M.L ON

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,204 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

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

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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FV55 SYY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV55 SYY, 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 FV55 SYY registered?

FV55 SYY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is FV55 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 SYY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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