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YE56 BAM

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,722 mi
Last recorded149,722 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 BAM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 149,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s front tyre sides wall has small cuts not reaching cords

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,760 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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)

near side front tyre wall damaged poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,149 miles

rattle from centre exhaust

rear tyres wearing slightly on the edges

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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YE56 BAM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE56 BAM, 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 YE56 BAM registered?

YE56 BAM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is YE56 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 BAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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