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KP56 WLR

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,994 mi
Last recorded135,994 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 WLR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 135,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 131,214 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 131,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 125,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 117,772 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 117,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH rear tyres starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 112,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,130 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 105,130 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small split on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has a small split on inner sidewall

oil residue

slight deterioration to both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 20 Sep 2015 93,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has small split on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has a small split on inner sidewall

oil residue

slight deterioration to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,982 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 79,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,762 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 74,762 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,647 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 60,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,973 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,548 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,800 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 WLR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KP56 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

KP56 WLR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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