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HY06 EMX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 EMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,718 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 103,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 101,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,319 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 93,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,678 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,463 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

slight play in front antiroll bar

windscreen damaged outside zone a

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,463 miles

exhaust system corroding

slight play in front antiroll bar

windscreen damaged outside zone a

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,747 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,685 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,497 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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HY06 EMX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY06 EMX, 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 HY06 EMX registered?

HY06 EMX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is HY06 EMX safe to buy?

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