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EK55 ZZT

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,329 mi
Last recorded163,329 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ZZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 163,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 163,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 158,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 154,545 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 154,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,627 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,073 miles

Front and rear suspension and various components corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,068 miles

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

Front and rear suspension and various components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,116 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,514 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 115,395 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 95,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,638 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,525 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 75,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,326 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,429 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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EK55 ZZT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK55 ZZT, 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 EK55 ZZT registered?

EK55 ZZT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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