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YY06 HGE

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,044 mi
Last recorded127,044 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 HGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 112,688 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,232 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,641 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,032 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,538 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,764 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 24,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,810 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,923 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 HGE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YY06 HGE, 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 YY06 HGE registered?

YY06 HGE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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