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KN56 JXZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,400 mi
Last recorded161,400 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 JXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 161,400 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 161,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 156,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 150,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 150,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,978 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 140,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2016 131,486 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,287 miles

Emission tested was too clean

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 118,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 118,644 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,498 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of exhaust system corroded

offside rear fog light lense has some damage,though not showing any white light

Fail 3 Apr 2013 109,486 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakes have a slight judder

areas of exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

offside rear fog light lense has some damage,though not showing any white light

Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,478 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wear on outer edge

parking brake feels long

screen wash bottle top missing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,139 miles

offsid rear tail gate reflector damaged,but still over 50% visible and functional

Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offsid rear tail gate reflector damaged,but still over 50% visible and functional

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,430 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KN56 JXZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KN56 JXZ, 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 KN56 JXZ registered?

KN56 JXZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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