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KV56 EWL

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,020 mi
Last recorded157,020 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 EWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 157,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded/deteriorated/frontpipe bracket broken

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured

o/s/r handbrake cable return spring missing

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 152,320 miles

exhaust system corroded/slightly deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipe covered in part by fuel tank/suspension components

suspension springs slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 149,660 miles

outer sill covers fitted

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2014 142,965 miles

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipe covered in part by fuel tank/suspension components

rear exhaust slightly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 137,737 miles

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipe covered by fuel tank/suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 137,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipe covered by fuel tank/suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 128,827 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 108,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011 108,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,422 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KV56 EWL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KV56 EWL, 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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KV56 EWL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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