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KT06 THU

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,487 mi
Last recorded160,487 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 THU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 160,487 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 160,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 135,962 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded outter skin peeling on back box

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 135,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded - outer skin peeling

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 133,496 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 133,488 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,607 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 123,945 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 120,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,742 miles

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,667 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,189 miles

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

offside rear tyre treads feathered on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,998 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,853 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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KT06 THU is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KT06 THU, 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 KT06 THU registered?

KT06 THU is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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