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KY56 YED

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,011 mi
Last recorded105,011 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YED
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,011 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lights misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 105,011 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lights misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,310 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 11 Dec 2020 93,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2019 85,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2018 77,700 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,741 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover

Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,253 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,421 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,169 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 31,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,255 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KY56 YED is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY56 YED, 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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KY56 YED is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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