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LC06 YSK

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,235 mi
Last recorded109,235 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 YSK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 109,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 106,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,763 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,102 miles

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

Fuel filler pipes at underside of vehicle are corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing badly corroded and deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and lower suspension arms at inner bush mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper and lower suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle rear securing bolts washers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,101 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear axle front mounting securing bolt washers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filler pipes at underside of vehicle are corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing badly corroded and deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and lower suspension arms at inner bush mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper and lower suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle rear securing bolts washers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,292 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,529 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,504 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear suspension level sensor link corroded

battery weak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,313 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,560 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2016 75,544 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,730 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 54,730 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,361 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 47,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LC06 YSK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC06 YSK, 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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LC06 YSK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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