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KP56 WLV

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,815 mi
Last recorded71,815 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 WLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 71,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs poor where vehicle has been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust poor not leaking

sill covers fitted

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,192 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust poor not leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,177 miles

exhaust poor not leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,384 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,598 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 55,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 52,957 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 50,945 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,256 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 45,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,907 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

TYRE N/S/F SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,862 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,482 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 WLV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

KP56 WLV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is KP56 WLV safe to buy?

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