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KT06 ZSW

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,372 mi
Last recorded165,372 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 165,372 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes worn

free play in both rear hub top and lower bushes

free play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

free play in inner steering joints

offside front tyre cut on inner side walls

rear inner arches corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 165,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower hub rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

both rear trailing arms front bushes worn

free play in both rear hub top and lower bushes

free play in inner steering joints

offside front tyre cut on inner side walls

Pass 10 Mar 2015 162,041 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 162,026 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,925 miles

eng management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,923 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,390 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,621 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 ZSW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSW, 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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KT06 ZSW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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