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YG56 BFF

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 BFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 140,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 125,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,837 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 118,834 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Only works as courtesy flash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,491 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 108,490 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear suspension headlight leveling linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,444 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush's marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush's marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,422 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush's marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush's marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,645 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake flexi metal ends corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear section and both center section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake flexi metal ends corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,341 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 26 Sep 2012 54,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,031 miles

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YG56 BFF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFF, 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 BFF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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