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KN56 NTE

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,801 mi
Last recorded85,801 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 NTE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,801 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear EXHAUSE CASSING CRODDED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody & Suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,985 miles

Front and rear sun frames slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,090 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body suspention components coroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,140 miles

Both Rear Shocks Corrosion Noted

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp Washer Jet Missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2021 76,140 miles

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

Both Rear Shocks Corrosion Noted

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp Washer Jet Missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,400 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock corrosion noted

Offside Front Bumper damage

Offside Front Headlamp washer jet missing

Offside Rear Shock corrosion noted

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 74,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock corrosion noted

Offside Front Bumper damage

Offside Front Headlamp washer jet missing

Offside Rear Shock corrosion noted

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,872 miles

Corrosion to rear shocks

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre Wear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,453 miles

Both Rear Shocks Corrosion Noted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,453 miles

Both Rear Shocks Corrosion Noted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,240 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADING COLOUR

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE POOR

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSH PERISHING INNER

MOVEMENT TO BOTH INNER STEERING ARMS

MOVEMENT TO N/S/F DROP LINK JOINT

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,565 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,481 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 53,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,514 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,181 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,102 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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KN56 NTE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

KN56 NTE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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