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YD56 FNC

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,248 mi
Last recorded47,248 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 FNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine MIL on

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,756 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 44,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in exposed steel sections - slight (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 36,976 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,203 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread and close to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,677 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,169 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 13,701 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on inner wall & tread

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

O/S/F tyre cracking on tread

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 10,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,917 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 7,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,947 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,637 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
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YD56 FNC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YD56 FNC, 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 YD56 FNC registered?

YD56 FNC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is YD56 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD56 FNC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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