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KV06 WVM

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,969 mi
Last recorded198,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 WVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 198,969 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 190,490 miles

Coil spring corroded All, slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 7 Feb 2024 184,396 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 174,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 165,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 161,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 161,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 156,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 149,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 134,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,706 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,955 miles

Nearside nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 16 Feb 2016 99,953 miles

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

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

Nearside nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,529 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

slight play in offside front roll bar link arm

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,416 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,550 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,002 miles

Front brake pad, anti rattle springs - fitted incorrectly - rectified

Off-side front tyre @ 20psi - rectified

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,831 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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KV06 WVM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV06 WVM, 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 KV06 WVM registered?

KV06 WVM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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