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KJ56 OKX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,683 mi
Last recorded159,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 OKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 159,683 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 159,621 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeding 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seeping from turbo hoses at front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to the underside and components

n/s/r park brake lever return spring rotten/ detached at rear

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust section corroded deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2022 158,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect oil seeping from turbo hoses at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear park brake lever return spring rotten/detached at rear

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 157,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 157,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,522 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight wear in both rear upper hub bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2020 155,522 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight wear in both rear upper hub bushes

Pass 2 May 2019 153,461 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))

uneven wear both rear tyres

Fail 1 May 2019 153,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2018 148,003 miles

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

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

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 3 May 2017 143,823 miles

slight play in both rear arm bushes

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 4 May 2016 139,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,173 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 99,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,677 miles

Wipers smear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,080 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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KJ56 OKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJ56 OKX, 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 KJ56 OKX registered?

KJ56 OKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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