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HJ06 YNU

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,449 mi
Last recorded154,449 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 YNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 154,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 154,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,411 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis rail inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis rail inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 151,746 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 151,746 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 141,219 miles

mil light on

oil leak

undertray loose

Fail 8 Sep 2015 141,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

oil leak

undertray loose

Pass 8 Sep 2015 141,212 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seatbelt slow to return.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 129,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,620 miles

Both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Centre stop lamp inoperative but appears not to be connected

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 109,870 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 109,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,194 miles

Both rear tyres tread wear uneven

Slight mist of fuel around filter and sensor

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,727 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 66,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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HJ06 YNU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJ06 YNU, 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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HJ06 YNU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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