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FY06 PNN

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

166,186 mi
Last recorded166,186 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 PNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 166,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 163,718 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s an n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 160,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 160,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 156,987 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 156,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 151,606 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 151,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 147,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 143,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 139,688 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 139,644 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 136,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 134,868 miles

engine lumpy on tickover

engine smokes

front tyres wearing on outside edges

o/s/r coil spring deforming where it seats

rear pads getting low

rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2016 134,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine lumpy on tickover

engine smokes

front tyres wearing on outside edges

o/s/r coil spring deforming where it seats

rear pads getting low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,006 miles

fanbelt cracking

heater valve shows signs of leaking

n/s/r hand brake return spring overstretched

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r coil spring starting to deform

Fail 8 Sep 2015 131,006 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

fanbelt cracking

heater valve shows signs of leaking

n/s/r hand brake return spring overstretched

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r coil spring starting to deform

Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,672 miles

heater controle valve starting to weep

main beam tell tale innop but cant see where it should be on the display

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing uneavenly and bold on outside edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit and wearing on outside edge

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 126,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

heater controle valve starting to weep

main beam tell tale innop but cant see where it should be on the display

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing uneavenly and bold on outside edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit and wearing on outside edge

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,187 miles

various pannels damaged

wipers smearing boarderline

front tyres wearing on outside edge

oil leaks

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,389 miles

all pads getting low

engine lumpy

rear shocks damp

slight play in rear antirollbar mounting bushs

Fail 25 Sep 2012 114,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all pads getting low

engine lumpy

rear shocks damp

slight play in rear antirollbar mounting bushs

Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,495 miles

all discs corroding

n/s/f spot light cracked

o/s/f seatbelt fluffed on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2011 106,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all discs corroding

both rear tyres wearing uneavenly and have nails in and cracking

n/s/f spot light cracked

no mainbeam tell tale

o/s/f seatbelt fluffed on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,865 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly, cracking & getting low

Fail 21 Sep 2010 98,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing unevenly, cracking & getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,409 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 87,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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FY06 PNN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FY06 PNN, 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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FY06 PNN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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