MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection opf components
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
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
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)
Slight oil leak.
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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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KS56 ULG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2006.
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