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SO55 NYK

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 160,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 154,308 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 154,308 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 142,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,739 miles

handbrake lever has slight freeplay

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,098 miles

very slight play in both o/s and n/s front anti-roll bar links(check again next service)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,661 miles

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

vehicle does not produce sufficient particulates/ smoke levels to trigger measurement device

Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside intercooler hose has come away from the intercooler inlet pipe

vehicle does not produce sufficient particulates/ smoke levels to trigger measurement device

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,912 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,765 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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SO55 NYK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO55 NYK, 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 SO55 NYK registered?

SO55 NYK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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