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A24 CKO

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 CKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 153,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 142,027 miles

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 26 May 2023 132,637 miles

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

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

Heat shield loose

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

Various corrosion to under side of vehicle and components

Fail 26 May 2023 132,637 miles

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

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

Heat shield loose

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

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

Various corrosion to under side of vehicle and components

Fail 15 Apr 2023 132,624 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

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

Exhaust heavily deteriorated

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

Heat shield loose

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 109,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,262 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 80,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,090 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,138 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,139 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,041 miles

n/s wiper blade detioriated.

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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A24 CKO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A24 CKO, 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 A24 CKO registered?

A24 CKO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is A24 CKO safe to buy?

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