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KS06 EXL

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,838 mi
Last recorded46,838 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 EXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,838 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 46,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 45,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 41,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 39,793 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Pass 13 May 2020 38,809 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 38,808 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,811 miles

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

Front registration delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Handbrake slight travel

Rear registration slight delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Fail 10 May 2019 35,811 miles

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

Front registration delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Handbrake slight travel

Rear registration slight delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 34,223 miles

front reg delaminated

handbrake travel high

rear reg delaminated

Pass 18 May 2017 30,586 miles

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2016 27,066 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 15 May 2015 23,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 23,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,495 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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KS06 EXL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KS06 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS06 EXL registered?

KS06 EXL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is KS06 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 EXL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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