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YX56 WPA

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,449 mi
Last recorded163,449 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 WPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 163,449 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 163,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 157,459 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 157,230 miles

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 148,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 148,298 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 144,925 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes have been greased

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 144,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake pipes have been greased obscuring view

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,730 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Feb 2016 133,708 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine light on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 122,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 122,633 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,862 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 112,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,882 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,401 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)

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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YX56 WPA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX56 WPA, 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 YX56 WPA registered?

YX56 WPA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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