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BK56 EWB

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,799 mi
Last recorded163,799 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 EWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 163,799 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 163,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel, may require adjustment

Pass 6 Nov 2023 139,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 135,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 131,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 125,385 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear seats not in use

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,575 miles

silencer exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,830 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full insection of all components.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 104,830 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full insection of all components.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,816 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 91,816 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,899 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,244 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,824 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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BK56 EWB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK56 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

BK56 EWB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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