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YK56 ORL

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,643 mi
Last recorded204,643 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 ORL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 204,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 201,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 195,774 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 190,800 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 190,717 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 183,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 177,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 167,314 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 157,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 146,519 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 146,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 122,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,527 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 98,527 miles

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

rear discs worn pads are at 4mm

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,634 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YK56 ORL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK56 ORL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK56 ORL?

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What year was YK56 ORL registered?

YK56 ORL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is YK56 ORL safe to buy?

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