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FH55 NKK

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,527 mi
Last recorded92,527 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 92,527 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 92,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,722 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail at front subframe mount

front subframe rusty

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

rear subframe on nearside.Front mount bolt plate heavily corroded

slight play in offside rear upper and lower suspension arms outer bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2024 86,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail at front subframe mount

front subframe rusty

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

rear subframe on nearside.Front mount bolt plate heavily corroded

slight play in offside rear upper and lower suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,892 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 77,171 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,497 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,883 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,419 miles

no outer sill checks carried out as covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,071 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,051 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,792 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FH55 NKK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 FH55 NKK, 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 FH55 NKK registered?

FH55 NKK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FH55 NKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 NKK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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