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KS56 UOW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,258 mi
Last recorded111,258 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 111,258 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 111,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,166 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 97,104 miles

Emissions not tested no catalytic converter fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,671 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,668 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,646 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 76,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,877 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

headlight levelling light on dash indicating fault but levelling system working at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2014 65,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

headlight levelling light on dash indicating fault but levelling system working at time of test

nearside and offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracking) also stepping

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,163 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 59,162 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,060 miles

stering rack leaking.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,609 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 UOW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

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

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