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KM56 DSZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,651 mi
Last recorded183,651 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 DSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 183,651 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 183,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center (7.1.2 (e))

Mudguard insecure offside & nearside front ()

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside & nearside front Tyre's on 3mm

rear exhaust skin corroded and rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2018 172,359 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 172,165 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate wont open

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 161,795 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2016 149,923 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2016 149,920 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 130,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 114,951 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,951 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 111,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 90,011 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 831,256 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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KM56 DSZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KM56 DSZ, 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 KM56 DSZ registered?

KM56 DSZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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