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KY56 YHS

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,871 mi
Last recorded174,871 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YHS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 174,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 174,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 166,683 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 166,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 157,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 1 Nov 2022 157,601 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,490 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear lower suspension joint

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

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

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Sep 2020 141,551 miles

oil leak.. exhaust rusting. rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2019 135,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,636 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,386 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,388 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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KY56 YHS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHS, 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 KY56 YHS registered?

KY56 YHS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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