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KW55 KYZ

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,641 mi
Last recorded144,641 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 KYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 144,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 120,550 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front 2 rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 May 2017 114,932 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 94,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 87,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,046 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,516 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 48,275 miles

Front headlights flash when switched off

Osr tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2010 48,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Front headlights flash when switched off

Osr tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 KYZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW55 KYZ, 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 KW55 KYZ registered?

KW55 KYZ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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