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SY56 ZZR

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,920 mi
Last recorded150,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 ZZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 150,920 miles

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

Offside drive shaft inner boot leaking

engine area oily underneath

reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 10 Jul 2023 150,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage sepaerated (4.1.5 (a))

Offside drive shaft inner boot leaking

engine area oily underneath

reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,974 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 134,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 118,852 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central And Front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both - Shocks Has Corrosion

Rear Box - Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,467 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,016 miles

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

Nearside headlamp is slightly insecure

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 26 Jul 2016 67,016 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white light to rear (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside headlamp is slightly insecure

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,650 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,693 miles

exaust rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 52,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,023 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,466 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades are splitting at the ends.

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

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 ZZR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

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

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