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YY55 EXS

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,952 mi
Last recorded169,952 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 EXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,952 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 169,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 151,222 miles

abs rings are rusty

brake fluid needs replacing

front brake discs are lipped

front suspention wishbone rear bushes are soft

movement in the rear hub bushes

oil leak

rear brake discs are very rusty

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2015 126,373 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wall (inner) cut, no cords exposed

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,211 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,373 miles

Near side head light flickers on and off when for a couple of seconds when switched off

Fail 20 Jan 2011 566,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Near side head light flickers on and off when for a couple of seconds when switched off

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,324 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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YY55 EXS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY55 EXS, 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 YY55 EXS registered?

YY55 EXS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is YY55 EXS safe to buy?

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