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KU06 YMO

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,117 mi
Last recorded191,117 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 YMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 191,117 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition, rubber mounting hanger also missing

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 10 May 2016 191,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition, rubber mounting hanger also missing

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 11 May 2015 177,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres waering outer edges and close to limit

Fail 7 May 2015 177,292 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres waering outer edges and close to limit

Pass 9 May 2014 163,196 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 158,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 158,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 144,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

headlight washers not working

Fail 21 May 2012 144,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable/ brake hose loose on back axel

headlight washers not working

Fail 31 Jan 2011 122,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake disc begining to warp.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge and getting close to wear markers.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,369 miles

nearside front brake disc begining to warp.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge and getting close to wear markers.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,852 miles

N/S/F fog lamp cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2009 69,852 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F fog lamp cracked

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KU06 YMO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KU06 YMO, 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 KU06 YMO registered?

KU06 YMO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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