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YA06 FOJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,828 mi
Last recorded108,828 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 FOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusted throughout

front undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2018 108,828 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusted throughout

front undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of brake pipe (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded All 4 springs, front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 108,211 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe between brake flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of brake pipe (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded All 4 springs, front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,167 miles

E/m/L lit

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 106,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E/m/L lit

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,359 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,398 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,244 miles

o/s front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 14 Sep 2013 89,656 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at clips

steering lock inop but park lock working

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,447 miles

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

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

headlights at lowest allowed and showing adjustment fault on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,447 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

all brake discs corroded rears heavily

headlights at lowest allowed and showing adjustment fault on dash

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,425 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,714 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YA06 FOJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA06 FOJ, 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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YA06 FOJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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