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AK56 CWF

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,487 mi
Last recorded138,487 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 138,487 miles

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

visible pattern only on inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 9 Oct 2018 138,338 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

visible pattern only on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside headlight slightly insecure but ok at test

Fail 19 Oct 2017 117,665 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside headlight slightly insecure but ok at test

Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,913 miles

oil leak

play both front a/roll bar drop links

Fail 26 Oct 2015 75,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear headlight level sensor broken

oil leak

play both front a/roll bar drop links

Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,272 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 40,871 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 40,871 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 37,369 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,541 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 20,271 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AK56 CWF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK56 CWF, 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 AK56 CWF registered?

AK56 CWF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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