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KY56 YHT

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YHT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 109,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel advise adjustment

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2021 109,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel advise adjustment

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2020 106,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perished

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 May 2020 106,665 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perished

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 May 2019 102,726 miles

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

Knocking from underneath the vehicle on engine start up

Little reserve handbrake travel indicating incorrect adjustment or repair.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel arch liner loose and rubbing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 May 2019 102,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Knocking from underneath the vehicle on engine start up

Little reserve handbrake travel indicating incorrect adjustment or repair.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel arch liner loose and rubbing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 May 2018 96,675 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 96,675 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,470 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 94,444 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,777 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,180 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,367 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,061 miles

Front Brake pads starting to get low

Slight wear on both front Brake discs

Small chips in Windscreen

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,061 miles

Front Brake pads starting to get low

Slight wear on both front Brake discs

Small chips in Windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,165 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 YHT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

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

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