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KR56 XZB

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 XZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2025 110,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,993 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,923 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 105,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 91,977 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,345 miles

Exhaust noisy flexi mid section slight whisper (7.1.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on marker bars 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre side wall cracking and kerbing damage

Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,345 miles

Exhaust noisy flexi mid section slight whisper (7.1.4)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Stop lamp not working near side and off side (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on marker bars 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre side wall cracking and kerbing damage

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,734 miles

2nd skin on back box starting to corrode

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to marker bars (4.1.E.1)

near side tyre been curbed

Fail 18 Jan 2017 82,734 miles

2nd skin on back box starting to corrode

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to marker bars (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

near side tyre been curbed

Pass 29 Dec 2015 77,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust Outer Skin Deteriorated

Screen Slightly Marked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,379 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 61,379 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE CENTRE SILENCER,SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND CENTER AND REAR SILENCER,FRONT SUB FRAME REAR BUSHES WORN

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 51,538 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,538 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,411 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,074 miles

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

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

front brake discs becoming lipped

wiper blades are becoming split but clearing screen ok

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,884 miles

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)

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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KR56 XZB is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KR56 XZB, 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 KR56 XZB registered?

KR56 XZB is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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