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YY56 LXA

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 120,735 miles

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

o/s/f bumper slight insecure / dented

Fail 27 May 2020 120,734 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f bumper slight insecure / dented

Pass 21 May 2019 115,748 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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Fail 21 May 2019 115,748 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

eml on

Pass 25 May 2018 109,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 103,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,526 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills not tested sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,787 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,485 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 50,618 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,659 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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YY56 LXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YY56 LXA, 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 YY56 LXA registered?

YY56 LXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is YY56 LXA safe to buy?

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