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SY06 ZKR

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,607 mi
Last recorded183,607 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 ZKR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 183,607 miles

both front tyres low tread and worn on edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

centre seat belt accepter missing

engine stabilizer worn

light corrosion to rear inner sills and rear floor areas

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s parking brake low effort

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust poor also centre heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2014 183,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low tread and worn on edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

centre seat belt accepter missing

engine stabilizer worn

light corrosion to rear inner sills and rear floor areas

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s parking brake low effort

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust poor also centre heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 174,290 miles

both front subframe rear bushes worn

engine top cover insecure

exhaust cat deteriarated and leaking

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

object in n/s rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2013 174,290 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front subframe rear bushes worn

engine top cover insecure

exhaust cat deteriarated and leaking

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

object in n/s rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2012 166,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and o/s rear tyres very low in tread strong advise

Pass 28 Mar 2012 166,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and o/s rear tyres very low in tread strong advise

Pass 5 Oct 2010 153,477 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 153,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,172 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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SY06 ZKR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY06 ZKR, 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 SY06 ZKR registered?

SY06 ZKR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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