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KM56 LHA

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,896 mi
Last recorded209,896 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 LHA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 209,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust pipe corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle slightly general corrosion rear side

Fail 16 Feb 2021 209,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust pipe corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle slightly general corrosion rear side

Pass 8 Feb 2020 197,561 miles

Under the vehicle rear side slightly general corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 197,561 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle rear side slightly general corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 186,350 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

REAR BOX CORROED

Pass 2 Feb 2018 180,424 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 2 Feb 2017 174,757 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2016 168,925 miles

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2015 162,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

e.m light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 154,849 miles

Both rear suspension top bushes slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2012 146,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 146,249 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 138,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 138,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 124,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 124,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,604 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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KM56 LHA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

KM56 LHA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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