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P17 LYM

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,417 mi
Last recorded52,417 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 LYM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 52,417 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

passenger door corroded covered with tape

Fail 18 Apr 2023 52,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle middle door (6.2.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

middle and o/s washer jet not spraying properly

Pass 9 May 2022 50,860 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,023 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 49,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 47,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,038 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,318 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,383 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,079 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,606 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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P17 LYM 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 88.9%.

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 P17 LYM, 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 P17 LYM registered?

P17 LYM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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