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KF06 MHV

2006 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,617 mi
Last recorded133,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 MHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 133,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 133,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 132,036 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust tail box corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSF and NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 125,837 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2023 118,169 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust tail box corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,850 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,688 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,045 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 92,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,380 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 90,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 87,639 miles

nearside and offside door mirrors slight diffused

Pass 27 May 2015 81,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 73,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 69,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 60,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 May 2011 50,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 50,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 40,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,444 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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KF06 MHV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,910cc diesel 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 KF06 MHV, 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 KF06 MHV registered?

KF06 MHV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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