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HY06 WMZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,334 mi
Last recorded163,334 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 WMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 163,334 miles

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 163,334 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 146,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 116,487 miles

front discs are slightly worn

coolant is over filled

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper smears slightly

offside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

screen damage

tracking is required

Fail 5 Jun 2013 116,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coolant is over filled

front discs are slightly worn

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper smears slightly

offside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

screen damage

tracking is required

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,209 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,209 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn to absolute limit on inner edge o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,473 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,473 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,691 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge starting to split

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 49,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WMZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

HY06 WMZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is HY06 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 WMZ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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