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KP56 WLO

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 WLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,422 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 92,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases requires attention on centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 78,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,727 miles

Offside Rear slightly low effort on hand brake

Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,727 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and across rear sub frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs seriously pitted and corroded and reading an inbalance (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear slightly low effort on hand brake

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,955 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen has a stone chip out with zone A

a majority of suspension components are very rusty

all brake discs are pitted and corroded possibly lack of use

exhaust back box is in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2017 61,977 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,450 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,877 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,489 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 33,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,614 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,141 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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KP56 WLO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP56 WLO, 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 KP56 WLO registered?

KP56 WLO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is KP56 WLO safe to buy?

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