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YU06 LJL

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,387 mi
Last recorded105,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU06 LJL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,387 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion both

Nearside Front Inner brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has damage in tread but no cords visible

Rear silencer deteriorating but not blowing

Fail 29 Dec 2015 105,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion both

Nearside Front Inner brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has damage in tread but no cords visible

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Rear silencer deteriorating but not blowing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,411 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,545 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,753 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,663 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 52,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,820 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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YU06 LJL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YU06 LJL, 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 YU06 LJL registered?

YU06 LJL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is YU06 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU06 LJL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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