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KP56 WME

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

247,604 mi
Last recorded247,604 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 WME
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 247,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

e m lights on

Pass 29 Apr 2019 232,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 216,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 216,451 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 192,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wear

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 192,275 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wear

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 175,062 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 175,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 156,071 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape inside edge. nearside rear tyre has nail in. offside rear tyre perished and cracking inside sidewall.

fuel filter housing damp

rear pads look low 3-4mm

slight movement in nearside rear wheel

Fail 22 Dec 2014 156,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn out of shape inside edge. nearside rear tyre has nail in. offside rear tyre perished and cracking inside sidewall.

fuel filter housing damp

rear pads look low 3-4mm

slight movement in nearside rear wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,715 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 129,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 109,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,858 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 53,319 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,319 miles

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

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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KP56 WME is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WME, 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 WME registered?

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

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