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SG56 YUW

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,569 mi
Last recorded130,569 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 YUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEPTH AT 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,001 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer body corroded but not leaking

surface rust under body

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 112,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,408 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,457 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,079 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2015 90,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,961 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 60,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,719 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 YUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SG56 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

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

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