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KY56 YJC

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,472 mi
Last recorded155,472 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YJC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 155,472 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 155,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 151,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to offside front bumper

nearside and offside rear tyre valve stems perished

outer sills covered

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Fail 24 Jan 2020 151,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to offside front bumper

nearside and offside rear tyre valve stems perished

outer sills covered

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Pass 6 Feb 2019 146,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valve stems cracked

front and rear bumpers damaged

nearside rear tyre damage on outer sidewall

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 146,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valve stems cracked

front and rear bumpers damaged

nearside rear tyre damage on outer sidewall

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,976 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 141,976 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 135,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 135,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside fuel cap broken but still locks and seals

Pass 16 Mar 2015 117,645 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s front wing and sill

Fail 18 Dec 2013 105,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s front wing and sill

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,576 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,576 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YJC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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