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KS56 UNH

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 UNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 130,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 126,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,974 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 122,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 122,974 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,917 miles

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

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

both side mirrors glasses deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 116,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,820 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox oil from pipe/hose at front of vehicle ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,433 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,898 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,000 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 80,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,604 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,090 miles

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 12 Jan 2010 43,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,624 miles

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)

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 UNH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

KS56 UNH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is KS56 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 UNH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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