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KG56 NHX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,106 mi
Last recorded161,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 NHX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 161,106 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2024 154,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 154,286 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 153,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 153,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 150,801 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 149,588 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 146,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 134,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 129,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 120,355 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 120,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,886 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 107,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,895 miles

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

engine management light on

inner brake pads worn low,..brake discs wearing

no tread on inside of rear tyres.(advise to replace)

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,604 miles

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

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

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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KG56 NHX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KG56 NHX, 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 KG56 NHX registered?

KG56 NHX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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