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KT06 ZUA

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,391 mi
Last recorded145,391 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 ZUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 145,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 139,156 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2022 139,156 miles

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire central shield hanging off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,154 miles

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

central exaust heat shield loose

reverse light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2021 129,138 miles

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

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

central exaust heat shield loose

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2020 120,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 120,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,935 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,119 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

front number plate in poor condition

front tyre wearing on edges

long hand brake

rear box in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,612 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight tyre damage to n/s/f outer side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,230 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,591 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,002 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 53,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,039 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 ZUA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

KT06 ZUA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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