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KS56 YSX

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,835 mi
Last recorded123,835 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 123,835 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,420 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 110,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,094 miles

Offside Rear Hub bushes slight play

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 99,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hub bushes slight play

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,696 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 89,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,855 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR lower suspension arm outer bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,234 miles

Offside Front auxiliary belt cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2020 69,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 58,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 55,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just passed test

Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,597 miles

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,287 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,452 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,513 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,470 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 19,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,034 miles

hand brake just passable at time of test

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 YSX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 YSX, 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

How do I check the history of KS56 YSX?

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What year was KS56 YSX registered?

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

Is KS56 YSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 YSX 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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