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KS56 UNU

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,651 mi
Last recorded169,651 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 UNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 169,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust rear box very rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2021 164,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and outer edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 150,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes in stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes in stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,698 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 145,678 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi part deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,431 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Wearing On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,838 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 132,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 224/45v17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225/45v17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,140 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 104,090 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 79,809 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 11 May 2012 68,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,431 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UNU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

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

Is KS56 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 UNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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