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KH06 NLU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,639 mi
Last recorded146,639 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 NLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 146,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 136,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 16 Dec 2019 136,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2018 122,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner treads worn unevenly

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 111,072 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Warning light on the dash (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner treads worn unevenly

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,965 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,945 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,461 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,671 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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KH06 NLU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KH06 NLU, 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 KH06 NLU registered?

KH06 NLU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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