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KN56 NPC

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,449 mi
Last recorded51,449 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 NPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 51,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2025 48,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines heavily painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

whole underneath heavily Oiled/Undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2025 48,657 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines heavily painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

whole underneath heavily Oiled/Undersealed

cat has been painted with an oil based paint

Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,428 miles

Surface corrosion to off side front brake disc

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,393 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and small perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,257 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,443 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 42,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,706 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 41,706 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,810 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 35,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,248 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 25,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,853 miles

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

some sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2011 22,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

some sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2010 20,189 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate poor condition

some sidewall damage both rear tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,189 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear number plate poor condition

some sidewall damage both rear tyres

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 NPC is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

KN56 NPC is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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