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KS56 YSD

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,962 mi
Last recorded136,962 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 YSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 136,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp just giving abeam image

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside and nearside rear hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine mil lamp on

Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp just giving abeam image

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside and nearside rear hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine mil lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2020 136,294 miles

Offside headlamp just giving beam image

Rear exhaust corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mil lamp on

Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear exhaust corroding

mil lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2017 130,112 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 121,668 miles

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

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 121,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,972 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine light on

Fail 16 Jul 2015 110,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,817 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,314 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 91,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyre are wearing uneven

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyre are wearing uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,915 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,029 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)

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

deep cut in nearside front outer tyre side wall but not exposing cords

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KS56 YSD is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

KS56 YSD is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is KS56 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 YSD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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