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KP06 OTU

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,782 mi
Last recorded181,782 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 OTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 181,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2018 178,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 173,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 170,110 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r upper hub bush has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2015 158,578 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 158,568 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 21 Jan 2014 148,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2012 124,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroaded and slightly worn,

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 95,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,197 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KP06 OTU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP06 OTU, 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 KP06 OTU registered?

KP06 OTU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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