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YK56 ORO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,594 mi
Last recorded153,594 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 ORO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 153,594 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 153,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 153,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 148,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 143,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 133,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,342 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 122,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 119,315 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 117,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 112,562 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 13 May 2013 106,246 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 106,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 100,572 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 100,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,514 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,880 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,969 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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YK56 ORO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK56 ORO, 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 ORO?

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What year was YK56 ORO registered?

YK56 ORO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is YK56 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK56 ORO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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