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HY06 WKR

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,775 mi
Last recorded133,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 WKR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2025 133,775 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake poor

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Fail 1 Jan 2025 133,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake poor

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 126,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe bolt washers corroded both sides subframe still secure

Pass 25 Jul 2022 121,402 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock Casing Bolt Loose (1/4)

Rear Sub Frame Bolt Washers Severely Deteriated

Fail 22 Jul 2022 121,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock Casing Bolt Loose (1/4)

Rear Sub Frame Bolt Washers Severely Deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,314 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Washer Corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Washer Corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,904 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 109,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative device arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,653 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,481 miles

plastic covers and under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,354 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,608 miles

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

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

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 WKR 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 83.3%.

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 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

HY06 WKR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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