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KS06 EXT

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,147 mi
Last recorded172,147 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 EXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 172,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 167,147 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 162,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 157,159 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 151,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 146,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 142,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,815 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 101,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEM NEEDS ATTENTION.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,691 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,079 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning light on

fine cuts offside rear tyre inside wall, cords not exposed

Fail 19 Jul 2012 95,079 miles

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

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning light on

fine cuts offside rear tyre inside wall, cords not exposed

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,208 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 31 May 2011 77,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,990 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 59,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
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KS06 EXT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

KS06 EXT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is KS06 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 EXT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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