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KT06 TLN

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,025 mi
Last recorded161,025 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 TLN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 161,025 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 160,999 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 157,364 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Marginal Pass (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 157,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And has bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 145,418 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 145,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,415 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 135,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 127,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 120,370 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 120,362 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 108,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge,No cords showing.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear hand brake cable shielding has slight damage.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 83,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket slightly loose.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,448 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 59,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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KT06 TLN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KT06 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

KT06 TLN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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