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YY06 HGC

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,802 mi
Last recorded127,802 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 HGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 127,802 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror unit damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 127,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror unit damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 114,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,433 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 73,433 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,465 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 30 Mar 2011 39,652 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,991 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,991 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,780 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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YY06 HGC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY06 HGC, 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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YY06 HGC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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