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DE06 KZH

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,514 mi
Last recorded156,514 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 KZH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 156,514 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 156,514 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 149,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 149,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 149,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative brocken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 145,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 139,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 132,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 125,434 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Fail 19 Mar 2014 125,429 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 105,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,586 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 90,531 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,432 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise both rear tyres on 2.5mm tread and wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,079 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 69,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,387 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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DE06 KZH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE06 KZH, 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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DE06 KZH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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