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YD56 FNE

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,136 mi
Last recorded139,136 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,136 miles

EML light on indicating a fault

front wheels and tyres are bigger than the rears

offside rear light broken but no emitting white light to rear.

steering aid fitted to steering wheel

Fail 6 Dec 2021 139,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML light is 'ON' indicating a fault

Front wheels and tyres are bigger than the rears

Offside Rear Light broken

Rear Exhaust very rusty

Steering aid fitted to steering wheel

Fail 6 Dec 2021 139,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML light is 'ON' indicating a fault

Front wheels and tyres are bigger than the rears

Offside Rear Light broken

Rear Exhaust very rusty

Steering aid fitted to steering wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front axle tyre size different to rear

o/s/r light unit glued together no white light showing time of test

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 133,123 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.12 mean recorded , manufacturers plate limit is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and starting to affect output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front axle tyre size different to rear axle

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and has been glued together (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 125,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rosejoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rosejoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rosejoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,573 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 99,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,181 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,080 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 47,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,667 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 FNE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD56 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

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

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