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YT56 UCW

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,275 mi
Last recorded100,275 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 UCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heatsheild loose at center section

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield loose

Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear filter (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,314 miles

Centre heat shield insec.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Hand brake reading low.

O/S & N/S Front ABS rings corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 87,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S Rear tyre castlated on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,035 miles

Heat shield insec.

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

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

Rear numberplate security.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,532 miles

N/S Wiper damaged.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S Wiper damaged.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,993 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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YT56 UCW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT56 UCW, 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 YT56 UCW registered?

YT56 UCW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is YT56 UCW safe to buy?

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