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AK56 CWM

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,156 mi
Last recorded167,156 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 167,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 161,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 147,127 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 147,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Engine warning light on dash.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 136,601 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 121,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,920 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,052 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 6 Oct 2009 55,381 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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AK56 CWM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK56 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

AK56 CWM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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