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103,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All brake discs corroded.
Coil spring corroded all 4
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
The automatic transmission range indicator is showing incorrect gear position, and the transmission cannot be engaged in P.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Cracked and deteriorating bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front and rear axle can be felt fluctuating on brake pedal, also evident in the brake roller readings (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear corroded locally (5.3.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear subframes corroded, adjacent components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle's transmission cannot go into P (parking) gear
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Cracked and deteriorating bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front and rear axle can be felt fluctuating on brake pedal, also evident in the brake roller readings (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear corroded locally (5.3.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear subframes corroded, adjacent components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle's transmission cannot go into P (parking) gear
Gear selector faulty
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Surface corrosion on various suspension parts and body underneath
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Gear selector faulty
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Surface corrosion on various suspension parts and body underneath
Rear shocks corroded
Rear suspension rusty
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advise exhaust system corroded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advise exhaust system corroded.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
exhaust heat shield insecure
Centre exhaust heat shield loose
Oil leak
nearside front tyre has a split in the inner sidewall
oil leak
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)
nearside front tyre has a split in the inner sidewall
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside parking brake cable return spring broken
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside parking brake cable return spring broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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YG56 BFA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YG56 BFA, 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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YG56 BFA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2006.
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