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FG56 KNC

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,674 mi
Last recorded146,674 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 KNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 146,674 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated limited reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 146,594 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lense broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated limited reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 129,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 129,695 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,228 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,612 miles

heavy corrosion lip on front and rear brake discs

osr lamp damaged but no white light showing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has splits on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2012 65,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has splits on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 47,922 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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FG56 KNC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG56 KNC, 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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FG56 KNC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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