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KS56 ULG

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,585 mi
Last recorded131,585 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 ULG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 131,585 miles

Both outer sills covered up underneath

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 131,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills covered up underneath

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 124,611 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 123,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch beside shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2023 120,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between inner and outer flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at union with inner rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm outer bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low both o/s and n/s due to broken level control on rear suspension (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between inner and outer rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement both o/s and n/s expander to cable at rear backplates (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between inner and outer flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at union with inner rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm outer bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s main brake pipes beside petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated pressed steel arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,481 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s main brake pipes beside petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated pressed steel arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,761 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 92,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,305 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,305 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,839 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection opf components

Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection opf components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,624 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,085 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,567 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 61,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,827 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,036 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,799 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,036 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,258 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 ULG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

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

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