MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension components corroded
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front brake bind
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear silencer corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front brake bind
Nearside park brake low effort
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear brake bind
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear silencer corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe n/s/rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe n/s/rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MIL light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (wheel has been repaired ) (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear silencer heavily corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + body badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear silencer heavily corroded
MIL light on
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe between flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect
Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking filter at o/s rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe between flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear inner pipe corroded various parts (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flex at axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative connection bar missing (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
coolant leak
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front nail
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front nail
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YX56 WPM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 WPM, 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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YX56 WPM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2006.
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