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YX06 OKO

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,979 mi
Last recorded139,979 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 139,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 139,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 137,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,632 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2023 134,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,802 miles

engine has slight oil leaks

nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 128,570 miles

Front Front subframe rear mountings slight play

Nearside Front Engine mounting has play

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,404 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded and bracket broke

Fail 25 Aug 2020 125,404 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear silencer heavily corroded and bracket broke

Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,000 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn and scuffed towards edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 118,042 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,875 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to maximum legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,133 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 74,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,735 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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YX06 OKO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX06 OKO, 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 YX06 OKO registered?

YX06 OKO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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