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EX06 FKV

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,653 mi
Last recorded167,653 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 FKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 167,653 miles

rear suspension quite corroded

Fail 29 May 2026 167,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear suspension quite corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 163,048 miles

Rear suspension quite corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 158,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 151,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 149,738 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 149,737 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 147,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2021 147,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 146,437 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,330 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirrir deteriorated but not seriously affecting drivers veiw of the road

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 126,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside non obligatory mirrir deteriorated but not seriously affecting drivers veiw of the road

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 126,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,255 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 109,241 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,251 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,444 miles

Both rear tyres worn/distorted on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 57,843 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,666 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre (w) rated all others (v) rated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,586 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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EX06 FKV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX06 FKV, 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 EX06 FKV registered?

EX06 FKV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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