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KM56 LJV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,581 mi
Last recorded141,581 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 141,581 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front sub-frame rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Heatsheild loose and hanging down in center of car.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded.

Rear xenon level sensor broken.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 134,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury and 1/4 panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2018 134,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury and 1/4 panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,226 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/s/r brake pipe corroded at union

Pass 13 May 2016 120,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 120,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 111,161 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 101,568 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 101,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 92,229 miles

screw in centre of n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,160 miles

Brake fluid level low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,448 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 44,448 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres close to limit

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 LJV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

KM56 LJV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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