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KE06 FFS

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,837 mi
Last recorded114,837 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 FFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 114,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,680 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 109,856 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,942 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp beam quality poor and only just met requirement

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,273 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror discolour

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,273 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror discolour

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 98,971 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,896 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,778 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,761 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,925 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 56,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,822 miles

headlight washers are not working

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,213 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,920 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 34,920 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,337 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread pattern

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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KE06 FFS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 KE06 FFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE06 FFS registered?

KE06 FFS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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