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SY56 ZZG

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,923 mi
Last recorded134,923 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 ZZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 134,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 134,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 119,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,001 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,000 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring Broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,709 miles

Both Front Wipers Torn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 91 Y (4.1.E.1)

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Both Front Wipers Torn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 91 Y (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,264 miles

no smoke print out reading low,verry light wear on n/s lower resr suspention arm bush,oil leak from engine os and starting to ho onto suspention arm bush, n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 9 Jan 2013 52,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no smoke print out reading low,verry light wear on n/s lower resr suspention arm bush,oil leak from engine os and starting to ho onto suspention arm bush, n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,306 miles

low emmisions no printout,front brakes on max balance

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,796 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,946 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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SY56 ZZG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SY56 ZZG, 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 SY56 ZZG registered?

SY56 ZZG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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