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KS56 UKX

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,440 mi
Last recorded148,440 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 UKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 148,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 140,509 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 132,996 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust corrosion rear box outer skin

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 132,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust corrosion rear box outer skin

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,123 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 117,859 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 117,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,000 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,332 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 108,332 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 93,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,047 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,944 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,947 miles

Rear Tyres worn & stepped on insides.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,551 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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KS56 UKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

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

Is KS56 UKX safe to buy?

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