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YG06 HVV

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,052 mi
Last recorded131,052 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 HVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 131,052 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (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 axle corroded

all suspension parts corroded

both rear wheel arches corroding in inside

center and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 124,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,973 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 118,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,308 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 116,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,892 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 102,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,500 miles

Front wiper blades splitting

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,212 miles

Front brake discs corrosion/lipping

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,782 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 72,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 66,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 66,490 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel handbrake

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YG06 HVV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG06 HVV, 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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YG06 HVV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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