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Y400 MJW

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,031 mi
Last recorded162,031 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY400 MJW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 162,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2024 160,675 miles

Engine leaking oil : - recommend attention.

Rear disc pads low and discs worn : - recommend attention.

Rear silencer corroded.

Slight play at offside and nearside rear top outer suspension bushes.

Fail 8 Aug 2024 160,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine leaking oil : - recommend attention.

Rear disc pads low and discs worn : - recommend attention.

Rear silencer corroded.

Slight play at offside and nearside rear top outer suspension bushes.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 159,597 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported O/S & N/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 159,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported O/S & N/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 148,038 miles

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

all four alloys front and rear heavily corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 148,034 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin from oil burning on exhaust system (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust front pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all four alloys front and rear heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 135,854 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear- running along floor pan- yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and especially Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 135,851 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear- running along floor pan- yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and especially Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,457 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,263 miles

ns wiper poor /both front tyres getting low /nsf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,952 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear and perished sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,837 miles

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

two nails in osr tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,968 miles

Damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 46,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,885 miles

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Advise:n/s/r tyre has a piece of metal in it

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,773 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,338 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

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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Y400 MJW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y400 MJW, 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 Y400 MJW registered?

Y400 MJW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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