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YG55 XMW

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,602 mi
Last recorded112,602 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,602 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 112,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,976 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 13 Aug 2013 98,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,127 miles

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

headlight aim warning light is displayed

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,801 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 81,147 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,536 miles

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

fr pads low,discs worn

nsr tyre inner edge out off shape (REQ ATT NOW)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,118 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 36,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YG55 XMW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG55 XMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 XMW registered?

YG55 XMW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is YG55 XMW safe to buy?

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