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GX55 KRJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 KRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 164,989 miles

Engine managment light is on.

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 143,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 143,457 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlamp bulb flahing

n/s/f tyre 3mm.

n/s/r tyre 3mm.

plastic covers fitted cannot see outer sills.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 125,948 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 125,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 110,251 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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GX55 KRJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 KRJ, 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 GX55 KRJ registered?

GX55 KRJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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