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KU56 RVA

2006 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,029 mi
Last recorded94,029 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 RVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,029 miles

eml

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,596 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 89,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,402 miles

(EML) ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

(EML) ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(EML) ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,827 miles

osr tyres wall small crackes

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,154 miles

rear discs got hot spot marks

Pass 19 May 2011 52,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 46,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,978 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 RVA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

KU56 RVA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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