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KR56 YCY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,806 mi
Last recorded147,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 147,806 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 147,800 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi leaking. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 135,382 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 127,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from both steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from nearside steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 122,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from nearside steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 117,442 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all six bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 111,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 6 mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,583 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady bar rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe, both centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre, outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre, outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,263 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corrded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,359 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,710 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,667 miles

n/s/ front tyre outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,526 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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KR56 YCY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol 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 KR56 YCY, 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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KR56 YCY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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