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YG56 BFA

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,661 mi
Last recorded103,661 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 BFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 103,661 miles

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.

Pass 2 May 2025 102,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 102,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 102,058 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 102,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,265 miles

Rear shocks corroded

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2022 101,251 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,940 miles

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))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 98,940 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 95,297 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,814 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,004 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,987 miles

nearside front tyre has a split in the inner sidewall

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,028 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,443 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,009 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,186 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,183 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,722 miles

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)

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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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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