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KH55 XBX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,553 mi
Last recorded178,553 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 XBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 178,553 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 172,500 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Wiper's slightly smearing.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 167,128 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 27 Feb 2024 167,126 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working intermittant (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 x cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 20 Feb 2023 161,765 miles

1 x front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 154,698 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 154,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,847 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavy corrosion/skin peeling

Pass 21 Feb 2020 147,553 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.check wheel alignment?

rear exhaust heavily corroded

strong advise offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge,almost worn through.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 147,550 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine on to exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges.check wheel alignment?

rear exhaust heavily corroded

strong advise offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge,almost worn through.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 139,991 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,554 miles

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

offside rear shock absorber leaking

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,043 miles

front lower engine mounting worn?

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 120,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,175 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,737 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,780 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KH55 XBX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KH55 XBX, 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 KH55 XBX registered?

KH55 XBX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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