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CP06 KPU

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,403 mi
Last recorded147,403 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 147,372 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear Exhaust Box De Laminating

Pass 27 Jul 2024 144,956 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 142,300 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 142,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,166 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 138,166 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 131,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 125,575 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 125,575 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 120,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,459 miles

Engine cover fitted

Hand brake could do with slight adjustment

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,613 miles

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel, only just has a reserve

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,601 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

rear brake pads getting low and starting to get near to limit

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

No steering lock

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

No steering lock

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,760 miles

hand-brake excessive travel

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,175 miles

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

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

hand-brake excessive travel

Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

hand-brake excessive travel

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,137 miles

hand brake excessive travel

Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake excessive travel

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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CP06 KPU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CP06 KPU, 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 CP06 KPU registered?

CP06 KPU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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