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KE55 OEV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

239,010 mi
Last recorded239,010 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 OEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 239,010 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 229,483 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 228,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,119 miles

All brake discs rusted.

Exhaust silencer box badly delaminated.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass defective. (3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of rusting all over front and rear suspension components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,373 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,489 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged strong advise (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust end box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,201 miles

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

exhaust end box outer casing is corroded slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,183 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,397 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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KE55 OEV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KE55 OEV, 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 KE55 OEV registered?

KE55 OEV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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