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SF55 YGY

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,183 mi
Last recorded181,183 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 181,183 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 181,183 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

back box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 173,735 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 9 Dec 2019 173,279 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroding

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

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 4 Jan 2019 157,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 157,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,772 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 125,242 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,830 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,593 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,761 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 89,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,151 miles

Headlamp wash not working

Rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f drop link slight play in joints

Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,376 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 45,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,636 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,265 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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SF55 YGY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SF55 YGY, 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 SF55 YGY registered?

SF55 YGY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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