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A19 KDB

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

135,003 mi
Last recorded135,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 KDB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 133,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 132,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 131,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 129,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 127,925 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 126,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 126,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 118,947 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 19 May 2016 101,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 82,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,086 miles

both front tyre inner side walls splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,461 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 7 Mar 2012 37,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,482 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,974 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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A19 KDB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A19 KDB, 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 A19 KDB registered?

A19 KDB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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