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YR56 OAE

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,974 mi
Last recorded120,974 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 120,974 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 120,974 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 116,405 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 111,356 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,396 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 100,847 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,947 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,989 miles

Exhaust rear box rusty & deteriorated.

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 78,290 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,290 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,586 miles

Slight leak from nearside drive shaft outter CV boot.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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YR56 OAE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR56 OAE, 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

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What year was YR56 OAE registered?

YR56 OAE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is YR56 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 OAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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