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KO56 NUW

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 NUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,292 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 122,143 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 114,033 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower exhaust skin rotton

Central Rear Upper Body component slightly loose spoiler loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 114,033 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower exhaust skin rotton

Central Rear Upper Body component slightly loose spoiler loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 105,120 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 98,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

oil filter corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,784 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,792 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bumper has slight paint damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper has slight paint damage

rear reverse lights not working

Pass 1 May 2019 90,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,993 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,209 miles

cut to near side rear tyre outer wall no cords or ply exposed at time of test

light damage to near side front tyre no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,281 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,281 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,534 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 43,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,568 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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KO56 NUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KO56 NUW, 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 KO56 NUW registered?

KO56 NUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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