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FV55 YPY

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,608 mi
Last recorded139,608 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 YPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 139,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,935 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 132,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,854 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,772 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,720 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 87,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,147 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,197 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,677 miles

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

o/s handbrake cable return spring missing

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,087 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,064 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SCALLEY - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,664 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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FV55 YPY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YPY, 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 FV55 YPY registered?

FV55 YPY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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