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KV06 WYX

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

130,481 mi
Last recorded130,481 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 WYX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 130,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 127,102 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,808 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,583 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,835 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,326 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,197 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,945 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)

high level stop light not working

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,728 miles

Exhaust at rear starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,432 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on 2mm.

advise offside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,455 miles

advise child seats fitted to near side rear and off side rear seats,unable to inspect seat belts

advise slight damage to off side front tyre outter side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,647 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,102 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 18,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 WYX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

KV06 WYX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KV06 WYX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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