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KW55 AUR

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 AUR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 121,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 119,845 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,658 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 115,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,288 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 101,786 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,497 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,591 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 83,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,128 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,067 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,964 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,892 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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KW55 AUR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KW55 AUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW55 AUR registered?

KW55 AUR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is KW55 AUR safe to buy?

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