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HY06 WKS

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

287,871 mi
Last recorded287,871 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 WKS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 287,871 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 284,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 279,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 273,958 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 267,009 miles

Nearside Rear lower wheel arch starting to rust

rear silencer rusty and slight blow

Fail 16 Mar 2021 267,009 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower wheel arch starting to rust

rear silencer rusty and slight blow

Pass 17 Mar 2020 262,964 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 262,963 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 253,549 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 244,143 miles

some runout to front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2017 231,847 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 231,846 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 214,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 195,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 176,188 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

some play in n/s and o/s rear suspension top joints

Fail 24 Mar 2014 176,188 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

some play in n/s and o/s rear suspension top joints

Pass 14 Mar 2013 156,600 miles

Nearside Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 137,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 137,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,068 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,233 miles

Nearside Front 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 WKS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY06 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

HY06 WKS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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