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KM56 LGU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,339 mi
Last recorded148,339 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 LGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 148,339 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 136,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 136,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 123,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged o/s abs ring (3.4.2)

heat shield on exhaust loose

washer leaking on transmition pipe

Fail 13 Jan 2016 123,167 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged o/s abs ring (3.4.2)

heat shield on exhaust loose

washer leaking on transmition pipe

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,285 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,642 miles

rear discs coroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear discs coroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,166 miles

slight play in rear upper rose joints

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,563 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 47,563 miles

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

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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KM56 LGU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

KM56 LGU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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