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KU56 OTG

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 OTG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 103,852 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak, Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seatbelt.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak, Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seatbelt.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess travel in park brake lever

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but not reaching cords

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not reaching cords

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,032 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,576 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 44,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,764 miles

Travel to park brake lever.

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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KU56 OTG is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KU56 OTG, 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

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What year was KU56 OTG registered?

KU56 OTG is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KU56 OTG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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