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KU56 RMO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,485 mi
Last recorded145,485 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 RMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021 145,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 138,108 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 138,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 128,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 128,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 120,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 108,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2017 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 105,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,260 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,570 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,269 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,357 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,964 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 RMO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RMO, 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 RMO registered?

KU56 RMO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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