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YK06 YSE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,081 mi
Last recorded159,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 YSE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,081 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 159,081 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 142,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,870 miles

Both rear tyre treads stepped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,596 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,913 miles

Both handbrake return springs missing.

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded . Not blowing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall beginning to split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly stepped and below 1.6mm on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 92,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not running. (8.2.3)

Both handbrake return springs missing.

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded . Not blowing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall beginning to split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly stepped and below 1.6mm on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,330 miles

N/S/R Seat belt not checked, Child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 78,330 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R Seat belt not checked, Child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,309 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,969 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 60,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,320 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,554 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 41,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,388 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 33,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,367 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
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YK06 YSE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YK06 YSE, 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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YK06 YSE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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