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FY06 UOV

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UOV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 116,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 113,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 107,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,769 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres out of shape inside

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2023 98,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear both rear tyres out of shape inside

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Feb 2022 91,367 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 91,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,603 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,107 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filter damp

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filter damp

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,762 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 76,762 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,427 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides(damp?) (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear reg plate bulb lens cover missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,397 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,356 miles

Fuel system component leaking possibly filter at side of fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2015 52,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,330 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,617 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,617 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread grooves.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,689 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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FY06 UOV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOV, 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 FY06 UOV registered?

FY06 UOV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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