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KN56 NPJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,320 mi
Last recorded172,320 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 NPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 172,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

parking brake just met requirments

Pass 30 Jan 2017 156,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut not showing any cords

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 156,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut not showing any cords

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 137,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,606 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 99,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,470 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

slight damage to front reg plate

Fail 27 Sep 2012 77,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

slight damage to front reg plate

warning light for main beam inop on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,842 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,501 miles

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,735 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 25,735 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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KN56 NPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 KN56 NPJ, 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 NPJ registered?

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

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