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YS06 WOD

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

272,518 mi
Last recorded272,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 WOD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 272,518 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension and suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 264,162 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management (Mil) warning lamp illuminated

Manufacturers emissions plate value defaced

Nearside Front Alloy wheel has been welded/repaired on inside rim

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 263,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management (Mil) warning lamp illuminated

Manufacturers emissions plate value defaced

Nearside Front Alloy wheel has been welded/repaired on inside rim

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 252,901 miles

Engine coolant leak

Engine management (mil) warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Rear Suspension & suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Very slight damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2022 252,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant leak

Engine management (mil) warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Rear Suspension & suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Very slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2021 242,505 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated in dictating a fault

Manufacturers emissions plate value defaced

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2021 242,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine management warning lamp illuminated in dictating a fault

Manufacturers emissions plate value defaced

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2020 234,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2020 234,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers emission's plate reads 1.// the last 2 digits have been scratched away. The final results read 2.23 ppm.(fail) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 220,738 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front service brake slight effort unevenness on application

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush v.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 206,852 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort weak and imbalanced across axle

all coil springs are corroded

engine mounts worn and play

enigne undertray and plastic inner wheel arches damaged and slightly insecure

front brakes imbalenced

heavy surface corrosion to both rear inner arch areas

knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

rear tyres are worn out of shape

Fail 17 Jul 2018 206,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak hose at turbo area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort weak and imbalanced across axle

all coil springs are corroded

engine mounts worn and play

enigne undertray and plastic inner wheel arches damaged and slightly insecure

front brakes imbalenced

heavy surface corrosion to both rear inner arch areas

knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

rear tyres are worn out of shape

upper engine mounting bracket to engine has a bolt not secured and hanging out

Pass 27 Jun 2017 191,198 miles

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

all coil springs are corroded

both front tyres are worn low and close to limits

knock in steering system felt at steering wheel

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 171,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake hose slightly misaligned

under trays ,covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 154,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe bushes worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2014 135,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre in poor condition and nearside front tyre getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,296 miles

headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

rear brake discs slightly coroded

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,479 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,602 miles

advise cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall also front number plate cracked

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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YS06 WOD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS06 WOD, 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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YS06 WOD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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