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AK56 CWN

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

222,745 mi
Last recorded222,745 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 222,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 211,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 201,018 miles

Horn is tempremental but does work

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 200,616 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SMALL PIPE TO THE CALIPERS HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS A SCREW IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SMALL PIPE TO THE CALIPERS HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 192,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose, and small pipe from hose to the calipers hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system, and outer box casing corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2019 192,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose, and small pipe from hose to the calipers hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system, and outer box casing corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 182,124 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 182,115 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 172,998 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 155,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,240 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,682 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 98,682 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,368 miles

engine fault light on

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 CWN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

AK56 CWN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AK56 CWN safe to buy?

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