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SG56 YUS

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,736 mi
Last recorded86,736 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 YUS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive also power steering seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both upper hub bushes slight play

parking brake little reserve travel

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,669 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

shock absorbers and underbody corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 83,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

shock absorbers and underbody corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,552 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 81,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,752 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,038 miles

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake reserve travel

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 72,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,381 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Feb 2019 67,380 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gear box has oil leaks ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 62,239 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gear box has oil leaks ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,729 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak at gearbox area ()

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

rear light level sensor broken

Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak at gearbox area ()

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

rear light level sensor broken

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,529 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,653 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 49,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,136 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,701 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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SG56 YUS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SG56 YUS, 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 SG56 YUS registered?

SG56 YUS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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