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GN06 YWK

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,794 mi
Last recorded143,794 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 YWK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 143,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,616 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 135,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,593 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 126,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,219 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,902 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 106,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,990 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,199 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 74,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

main beam warning light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,603 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,163 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,950 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 35,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,799 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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GN06 YWK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN06 YWK, 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 GN06 YWK registered?

GN06 YWK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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