2006 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · YL55 DDJ
2006 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 91,738 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL55 DDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 91,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL55 DDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-5 (YL55 DDJ) between April 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Seat belt missing CENTRE (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
YL55 DDJ Mileage History
- 24/04/202378,908 mi
- 23/09/202587,003 mi+8,095 mi
- 23/09/202587,003 mi
- 22/09/202691,730 mi+4,727 mi
- 06/10/202691,738 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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