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AK56 FDO

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,208 mi
Last recorded175,208 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 175,208 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 175,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 167,636 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 167,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 161,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 157,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 157,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 148,868 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 148,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,376 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 142,374 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,895 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 126,895 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 120,489 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 120,489 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,640 miles

emissions passed, vehicle fitted with performance CAT

Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,632 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,677 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2013 88,675 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,727 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 75,587 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,137 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 FDO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

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

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