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AE56 WKO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,453 mi
Last recorded132,453 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 132,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 132,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,725 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 126,652 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,840 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,052 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 62,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,045 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,478 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,251 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,414 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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AE56 WKO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE56 WKO, 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 AE56 WKO registered?

AE56 WKO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is AE56 WKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 WKO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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