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KS56 UJU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 UJU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Centre bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Centre bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchor has sharp edges due to damage.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 93,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,238 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,777 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 72,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,807 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 60,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,818 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 27,339 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,239 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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KS56 UJU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KS56 UJU, 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 KS56 UJU registered?

KS56 UJU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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