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GY06 NYU

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,470 mi
Last recorded150,470 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 NYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 150,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 140,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 116,875 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,546 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 113,910 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 108,589 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 108,589 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 97,439 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 97,439 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 2 May 2012 86,100 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,100 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 64,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,675 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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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GY06 NYU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY06 NYU, 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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GY06 NYU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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