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KR55 OJE

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,022 mi
Last recorded133,022 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 OJE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 133,022 miles

Emissions not tested exblow from front exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

rear chassis legs surface rust

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis legs and suspension arms rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2020 130,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis legs and suspension arms rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2019 123,023 miles

Cover sills fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail box corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 123,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cover sills fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail box corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,730 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 5 Jun 2017 99,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,595 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 87,590 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,804 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 86,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,438 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,495 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,040 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 78,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,266 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 67,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,547 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)

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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KR55 OJE is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KR55 OJE, 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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KR55 OJE is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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