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YX06 UUW

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

227,530 mi
Last recorded227,530 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 UUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 227,530 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 220,026 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 212,696 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 212,696 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 207,068 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear both tyres stepping slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2021 199,161 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear both tyres out of shape

Pass 22 Dec 2020 194,534 miles

Central exhaust outer skin/heat shield corroding

Centre and rear exhaust rubber brackets perishing

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

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

Rear both tyres out of shape

Pass 2 Jan 2020 187,319 miles

Central both exhaust silencer rubber mounts split

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount split

Pass 15 Dec 2018 172,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

aux belt damaged

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2018 160,007 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 148,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,802 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 123,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 110,283 miles

car idling unevenly

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2013 99,696 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 88,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,155 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 74,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,777 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 UUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

YX06 UUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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