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KN56 NVX

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,561 mi
Last recorded113,561 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 NVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,561 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,187 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 111,187 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 104,017 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,215 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 98,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing adverse wear

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer kerbing band and wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre damaged at kerbing band

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,018 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre showing adverse wear

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer kerbing band and wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre damaged at kerbing band

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 80,126 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipes have been greased

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre at 3mm tread and wearing on inner shoudler

smoke emissions too clean for analyser to read

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,126 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes have been greased

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre at 3mm tread and wearing on inner shoudler

smoke emissions too clean for analyser to read

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,304 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,917 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,028 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 NVX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

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

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