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YH06 FGE

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,469 mi
Last recorded162,469 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 FGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 162,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 156,145 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 156,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 150,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 150,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,108 miles

Exhaust corroded Rear

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 138,108 miles

Exhaust corroded Rear

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 115,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,060 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 88,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,812 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 71,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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YH06 FGE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH06 FGE, 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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What year was YH06 FGE registered?

YH06 FGE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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