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YX56 ZYE

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ZYE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,613 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 80,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 70,749 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2016 57,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 51,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 33,068 miles

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

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

wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,276 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 17 Dec 2009 14,003 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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YX56 ZYE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX56 ZYE, 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 YX56 ZYE registered?

YX56 ZYE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is YX56 ZYE safe to buy?

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