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KW55 XLS

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,191 mi
Last recorded77,191 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XLS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 77,191 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 75,854 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,234 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,543 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,409 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,169 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,544 miles

Nearside rear park brake system should be checked and serviced.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,553 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,299 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracking recommend replacement.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,133 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 37,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,254 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,084 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,478 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 XLS is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

KW55 XLS is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is KW55 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 XLS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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