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YP06 BXH

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,201 mi
Last recorded144,201 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 BXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,201 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has low effort. nearside

tyres worn on inner edge. nearside and offside rear

Fail 16 Dec 2020 144,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has low effort. nearside

tyres worn on inner edge. nearside and offside rear

Pass 14 Feb 2018 131,326 miles

Rear exhaust deteriatted

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view back cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 131,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view back cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriatted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 114,917 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 114,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 101,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on sills

engine management light on

n/s door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 16 May 2015 101,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on sills

engine management light on

n/s door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,377 miles

plastic over sills fitted

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,721 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,052 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,477 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 26 Jan 2010 27,021 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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YP06 BXH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP06 BXH, 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 YP06 BXH registered?

YP06 BXH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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