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WU56 FYH

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,134 mi
Last recorded108,134 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 FYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 108,134 miles

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 108,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,075 miles

rear seat belts stiff to operate

unable too open boot

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis front bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 108,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis front bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts stiff to operate

unable too open boot

Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,874 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,772 miles

engine management light on

nsf screen wash jet missing

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 7 Nov 2013 97,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

nsf screen wash jet missing

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

1x rear exhaust mount missing

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

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

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

airbag light on

eml on

rear pads approx 70% worn

slight wear in osr and nsr suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,008 miles

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

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

n/s doors damaged

slight damage to nsf outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WU56 FYH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU56 FYH, 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 WU56 FYH registered?

WU56 FYH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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