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KS56 UKK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,914 mi
Last recorded104,914 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 UKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 104,914 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,295 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 104,292 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,939 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 102,939 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,276 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2020 91,276 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,054 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 73,985 miles

Nearside Rear Two exhaust rubbers missing from silencer

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2016 73,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Two exhaust rubbers missing from silencer

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,440 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,630 miles

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,534 miles

Nearside 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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KS56 UKK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 KS56 UKK, 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 KS56 UKK registered?

KS56 UKK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is KS56 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 UKK 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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