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FY06 UOW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,015 mi
Last recorded236,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UOW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 236,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 233,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 227,899 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 2 Aug 2014 227,899 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 220,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 209,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 209,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 168,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 124,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,084 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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 UOW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY06 UOW, 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 FY06 UOW registered?

FY06 UOW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is FY06 UOW safe to buy?

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