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KR56 YCJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,385 mi
Last recorded130,385 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2022 130,385 miles

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch area next to shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 130,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front road wheel damaged.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,896 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,427 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 124,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 121,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 116,565 miles

Offside rear lamp damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on the inside

Fail 27 May 2017 116,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear lamp damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on the inside

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,732 miles

Possible nearside front wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Possible nearside front wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 104,711 miles

Nearside park brake effort comparatively lower than offside

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

Offside front inner wheelarch cover broken and insecure

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 104,711 miles

Nearside park brake effort comparatively lower than offside

Offside front inner wheelarch cover broken and insecure

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,727 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,346 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak on front of engine vicinity

Fail 2 Aug 2013 78,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak on front of engine vicinity

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 57,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,904 miles

OSR tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 47,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,397 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KR56 YCJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

KR56 YCJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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