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KR06 ECA

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,007 mi
Last recorded174,007 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 ECA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 174,007 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2019 173,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 165,498 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2018 165,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 158,893 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 148,517 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 148,517 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 131,546 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 116,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,340 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,287 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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KR06 ECA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR06 ECA, 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 KR06 ECA registered?

KR06 ECA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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