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KS56 YNZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,944 mi
Last recorded131,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 YNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 131,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 129,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,441 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear inner sills/chassis corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 127,438 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear inner sills/chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 125,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 125,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 123,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 120,474 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake lever travel close to limit

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 117,895 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 115,589 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 113,003 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 May 2017 109,135 miles

Central Front Engine Cover Fitted

Central Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear Shocks (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back Box Slight Corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 105,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 102,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full sill trims fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 97,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2013 94,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 89,830 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 86,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 76,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2010 76,234 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 9 Dec 2009 67,717 miles

rear o/s tyre starting to go out of shape rec replace

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,432 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 YNZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

KS56 YNZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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The MOT history for KS56 YNZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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