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KU56 PYZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,321 mi
Last recorded126,321 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 PYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 126,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 124,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 123,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,110 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all rear mounting bushes deterioated

Fail 20 Sep 2019 118,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All Rear Mounting Bushes Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,933 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,909 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,229 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,327 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,434 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 PYZ 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 89.5%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

KU56 PYZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KU56 PYZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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