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KV56 EWT

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,855 mi
Last recorded146,855 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 EWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2016 146,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Pass 4 Mar 2015 138,773 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 4 Mar 2015 138,773 miles

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,275 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 127,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,618 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,976 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 108,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,920 miles

offside front tyre balded on both shoulders

Fail 3 Feb 2011 105,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre balded on both shoulders

Pass 27 Oct 2009 98,195 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 98,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KV56 EWT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KV56 EWT, 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 KV56 EWT registered?

KV56 EWT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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