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YR56 SPU

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,519 mi
Last recorded131,519 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 SPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 126,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,914 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,226 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,195 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,257 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,257 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,986 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,551 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,696 miles

rear tyres o/s & n/s stucture starting to fail

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres o/s & n/s stucture starting to fail

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,588 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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YR56 SPU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SPU, 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 YR56 SPU registered?

YR56 SPU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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