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KU56 RTV

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,079 mi
Last recorded169,079 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 169,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 153,223 miles

Nearside Rear tread wearing uneven

damage to o/s front spotlight

front discs worn

n/s headlight flickers when switched off

o/s wiper

steering lock not working

tyres wearing on inner egde

Fail 15 Aug 2018 153,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tread wearing uneven

damage to o/s front spotlight

front discs worn

n/s headlight flickers when switched off

o/s wiper

steering lock not working

tyres wearing on inner egde

Fail 6 Aug 2018 153,169 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp flikering

Offside Front spot light damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2017 138,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 138,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 138,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 124,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,543 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,785 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,281 miles

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

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 RTV is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

KU56 RTV is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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