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KR56 YAV

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,862 mi
Last recorded153,862 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YAV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 153,862 miles

handbrake very little reserve travel

underside corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 150,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,044 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper subframe securing bolt area showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 142,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper subframe securing bolt area showing signs of corrosion

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

hand brake length coming to the end of its travel

Pass 23 Oct 2019 139,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,787 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,225 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)

intermittent fault with indicator stalk

minor scratches on windscreen

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear pads getting low

Fail 3 Jan 2018 123,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

intermittent fault with indicator stalk

minor scratches on windscreen

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2016 107,614 miles

front number plate damaged but still readable

Fail 29 Dec 2016 107,614 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres bold (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,874 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,815 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,543 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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KR56 YAV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

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

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