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BK56 EVW

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,107 mi
Last recorded119,107 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 EVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,107 miles

Engine management lamp on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 119,107 miles

Engine management lamp on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,175 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,919 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on edges 225/45/17

offside front tyre wearing heavily on edges 225/45/17

rear exhaust box outer shell heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2015 99,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 99,792 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,476 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,178 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 85,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,208 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BK56 EVW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK56 EVW, 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 BK56 EVW registered?

BK56 EVW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is BK56 EVW safe to buy?

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