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KU56 OUS

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,217 mi
Last recorded173,217 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 OUS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 173,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 169,356 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 166,397 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal feels a little spongy

Gearbox stabilizer bush worn

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

Nearside Rear slight play in upper and lower hub bushes

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

Offside Rear slight play in upper and lower hub bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2022 165,659 miles

Sub-frame insecurely attached All bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox stabilizer bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 159,362 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 153,907 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2019 150,965 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

wear in both rear upper hub bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2018 143,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 111,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit should be replaced (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,598 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,417 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 66,417 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,846 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,481 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,269 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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KU56 OUS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KU56 OUS, 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 KU56 OUS registered?

KU56 OUS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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