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RY55 XLR

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 XLR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,377 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,088 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,240 miles

exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs wearing thin.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear footbrake 15% brake imbalance.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,561 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,914 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,676 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 23 Feb 2009 26,307 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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RY55 XLR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RY55 XLR, 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 RY55 XLR registered?

RY55 XLR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is RY55 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 XLR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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