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KP55 ABV

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,083 mi
Last recorded146,083 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 ABV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 146,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 140,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 135,728 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 135,559 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 134,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 133,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 132,339 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear(o/s badly) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,855 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 131,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 129,329 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 129,328 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,802 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,130 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 113,130 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,039 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on.

front brake discs wearing.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

rear tyres - 3mm.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 106,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on.

front brake discs wearing.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

rear tyres - 3mm.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,558 miles

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

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

headlight aims on lower limit.

rear brake discs starting to wear.

rear doors not opening from inside controls,child locks on.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 91,395 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,538 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KP55 ABV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP55 ABV, 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 KP55 ABV registered?

KP55 ABV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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