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K4 JSR

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,886 mi
Last recorded180,886 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 JSR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 180,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 171,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 164,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 164,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2022 159,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 159,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 157,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 157,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 150,623 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 150,622 miles

Brake performance not tested because of leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2019 139,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r above subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 129,059 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,280 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2017 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2015 101,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 74,780 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 60,042 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,573 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,166 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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K4 JSR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K4 JSR, 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 K4 JSR registered?

K4 JSR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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