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KR56 YBD

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,567 mi
Last recorded123,567 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 123,567 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 123,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,137 miles

General corrosion building to underside and suspension components

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 111,840 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 111,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,586 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 109,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 106,170 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,152 miles

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

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

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 19 Oct 2016 88,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,213 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking hose (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,785 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2015 79,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,377 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,375 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,847 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,847 miles

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

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,115 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,770 miles

225/45/17/94w continental

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

front inner brake pads starting to show signs of wear

very strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit and has kerb damage to outer side wall

Fail 19 Nov 2009 23,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2009 23,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 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 YBD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

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

Is KR56 YBD safe to buy?

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