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KU56 PZN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,463 mi
Last recorded181,463 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 PZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 181,463 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 181,448 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 154,008 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 143,945 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,308 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,307 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished, stepped and distorted across tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,426 miles

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on the edges

both handbrake return springs missing

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 118,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on the edges

both handbrake return springs missing

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly, tread stepped

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 112,487 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly, tread stepped

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,423 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,861 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 99,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,182 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,633 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread depth low on outer edge

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,659 miles

suspect front brake pads wearing thin and brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,575 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 PZN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KU56 PZN, 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 PZN registered?

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

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