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KS56 UKY

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,099 mi
Last recorded106,099 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 UKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,099 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,800 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not fully retracting

Fail 16 Mar 2021 100,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt not fully retracting

Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,110 miles

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

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

Reverse Lights not working

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,020 miles

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

Rear Inner both rear tyres have flat spots inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in a very poor condition, badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Oil leak steering rack area ()

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

Rear Inner both rear tyres have flat spots inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,495 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,785 miles

Centre stop light disconnected/covered.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,785 miles

Centre stop light disconnected/covered.

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 UKY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

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

Is KS56 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 UKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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